2+X(-5)=12

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


Simplifying
2 + X(-5) = 12

Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
2 + -5X = 12

Solving
2 + -5X = 12

Solving for variable 'X'.

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

Add '-2' to each side of the equation.
2 + -2 + -5X = 12 + -2

Combine like terms: 2 + -2 = 0
0 + -5X = 12 + -2
-5X = 12 + -2

Combine like terms: 12 + -2 = 10
-5X = 10

Divide each side by '-5'.
X = -2

Simplifying
X = -2

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