2x-5(4x+12)=138

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Solution for 2x-5(4x+12)=138 equation:


2x-5(4x+12)=138

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
2x-5(4x+12)=138

Reorder the terms in parentheses
2x+(-20x-60)=138

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+2x-20x-60=+138

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
+2x-20x=+138+60

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-18x=+198

We divide both sides of the equation by -18 to get x. 
x=-11

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