2x+5(-2)=-18

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Solution for 2x+5(-2)=-18 equation:


2x + 5(-2) =-18

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
2x+5(-2)=-18

Reorder the terms in parentheses
2x+(-10)=-18

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+2x-10=-18

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
+2x=-18+10

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
+2x=-8

We divide both sides of the equation by 2 to get x. 
x=-4

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