5-2(x-2)=12

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


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

Reorder the terms:
5 + -2(-2 + x) = 12
5 + (-2 * -2 + x * -2) = 12
5 + (4 + -2x) = 12

Combine like terms: 5 + 4 = 9
9 + -2x = 12

Solving
9 + -2x = 12

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '-9' to each side of the equation.
9 + -9 + -2x = 12 + -9

Combine like terms: 9 + -9 = 0
0 + -2x = 12 + -9
-2x = 12 + -9

Combine like terms: 12 + -9 = 3
-2x = 3

Divide each side by '-2'.
x = -1.5

Simplifying
x = -1.5

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