3x-2=-40

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Solution for 3x-2=-40 equation: 


Simplifying
3x + -2 = -40

Reorder the terms:
-2 + 3x = -40

Solving
-2 + 3x = -40

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '2' to each side of the equation.
-2 + 2 + 3x = -40 + 2

Combine like terms: -2 + 2 = 0
0 + 3x = -40 + 2
3x = -40 + 2

Combine like terms: -40 + 2 = -38
3x = -38

Divide each side by '3'.
x = -12.66666667

Simplifying
x = -12.66666667

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