160-2.5x=142+2x

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Solution for 160-2.5x=142+2x equation:


Simplifying
160 + -2.5x = 142 + 2x

Solving
160 + -2.5x = 142 + 2x

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '-2x' to each side of the equation.
160 + -2.5x + -2x = 142 + 2x + -2x

Combine like terms: -2.5x + -2x = -4.5x
160 + -4.5x = 142 + 2x + -2x

Combine like terms: 2x + -2x = 0
160 + -4.5x = 142 + 0
160 + -4.5x = 142

Add '-160' to each side of the equation.
160 + -160 + -4.5x = 142 + -160

Combine like terms: 160 + -160 = 0
0 + -4.5x = 142 + -160
-4.5x = 142 + -160

Combine like terms: 142 + -160 = -18
-4.5x = -18

Divide each side by '-4.5'.
x = 4

Simplifying
x = 4

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