5-2(x-1)-2=12

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Solution for 5-2(x-1)-2=12 equation:


Simplifying
5 + -2(x + -1) + -2 = 12

Reorder the terms:
5 + -2(-1 + x) + -2 = 12
5 + (-1 * -2 + x * -2) + -2 = 12
5 + (2 + -2x) + -2 = 12

Reorder the terms:
5 + 2 + -2 + -2x = 12

Combine like terms: 5 + 2 = 7
7 + -2 + -2x = 12

Combine like terms: 7 + -2 = 5
5 + -2x = 12

Solving
5 + -2x = 12

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '-5' to each side of the equation.
5 + -5 + -2x = 12 + -5

Combine like terms: 5 + -5 = 0
0 + -2x = 12 + -5
-2x = 12 + -5

Combine like terms: 12 + -5 = 7
-2x = 7

Divide each side by '-2'.
x = -3.5

Simplifying
x = -3.5

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