2(z+5)=-2

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Solution for 2(z+5)=-2 equation: 


Simplifying
2(z + 5) = -2

Reorder the terms:
2(5 + z) = -2
(5 * 2 + z * 2) = -2
(10 + 2z) = -2

Solving
10 + 2z = -2

Solving for variable 'z'.

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

Add '-10' to each side of the equation.
10 + -10 + 2z = -2 + -10

Combine like terms: 10 + -10 = 0
0 + 2z = -2 + -10
2z = -2 + -10

Combine like terms: -2 + -10 = -12
2z = -12

Divide each side by '2'.
z = -6

Simplifying
z = -6

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