2x-16=-40

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Solution for 2x-16=-40 equation:


Simplifying
2x + -16 = -40

Reorder the terms:
-16 + 2x = -40

Solving
-16 + 2x = -40

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '16' to each side of the equation.
-16 + 16 + 2x = -40 + 16

Combine like terms: -16 + 16 = 0
0 + 2x = -40 + 16
2x = -40 + 16

Combine like terms: -40 + 16 = -24
2x = -24

Divide each side by '2'.
x = -12

Simplifying
x = -12

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