12x-3(x+5)=-2

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Solution for 12x-3(x+5)=-2 equation:


12x-3(x+5)=-2

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
12x-3(x+5)=-2

Reorder the terms in parentheses
12x+(-3x-15)=-2

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+12x-3x-15=-2

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
+12x-3x=-2+15

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
+9x=+13

We divide both sides of the equation by 9 to get x. 
x=1.44444444444

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