5x+2=-38

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Solution for 5x+2=-38 equation: 


Simplifying
5x + 2 = -38

Reorder the terms:
2 + 5x = -38

Solving
2 + 5x = -38

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 + 5x = -38 + -2

Combine like terms: 2 + -2 = 0
0 + 5x = -38 + -2
5x = -38 + -2

Combine like terms: -38 + -2 = -40
5x = -40

Divide each side by '5'.
x = -8

Simplifying
x = -8

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