40-x=2x

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Solution for 40-x=2x equation:


Simplifying
40 + -1x = 2x

Solving
40 + -1x = 2x

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '-2x' to each side of the equation.
40 + -1x + -2x = 2x + -2x

Combine like terms: -1x + -2x = -3x
40 + -3x = 2x + -2x

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

Add '-40' to each side of the equation.
40 + -40 + -3x = 0 + -40

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

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

Divide each side by '-3'.
x = 13.33333333

Simplifying
x = 13.33333333

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