2-(5x+2)=42

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Solution for 2-(5x+2)=42 equation: 


Simplifying
2 + -1(5x + 2) = 42

Reorder the terms:
2 + -1(2 + 5x) = 42
2 + (2 * -1 + 5x * -1) = 42
2 + (-2 + -5x) = 42

Combine like terms: 2 + -2 = 0
0 + -5x = 42
-5x = 42

Solving
-5x = 42

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Divide each side by '-5'.
x = -8.4

Simplifying
x = -8.4

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