5+2(x-8)=-4

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5+2(x-8)=-4

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
5+2(x-8)=-4

Reorder the terms in parentheses
5+(+2x-16)=-4

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+5+2x-16=-4

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
+2x=-4-5+16

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
+2x=+7

We divide both sides of the equation by 2 to get x. 
x=3.5

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