3x-20-5(x-8)=-2

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3x-20-5(x-8)=-2

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
3x-20-5(x-8)=-2

Reorder the terms in parentheses
3x-20+(-5x+40)=-2

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+3x-20-5x+40=-2

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
+3x-5x=-2+20-40

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-2x=-22

We divide both sides of the equation by -2 to get x. 
x=11

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