16-2x=40

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Solution for 16-2x=40 equation: 


Simplifying
16 + -2x = 40

Solving
16 + -2x = 40

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-16' to each side of the equation.
16 + -16 + -2x = 40 + -16

Combine like terms: 16 + -16 = 0
0 + -2x = 40 + -16
-2x = 40 + -16

Combine like terms: 40 + -16 = 24
-2x = 24

Divide each side by '-2'.
x = -12

Simplifying
x = -12

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