2(x-4)=-5

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2(x-4)=-5

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
2(x-4)=-5

Reorder the terms in parentheses
+(+2x-8)=-5

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+2x-8=-5

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
+2x=-5+8

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
+2x=+3

We divide both sides of the equation by 2 to get x. 
x=1.5

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