5x-12=-40

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Solution for 5x-12=-40 equation:


Simplifying
5x + -12 = -40

Reorder the terms:
-12 + 5x = -40

Solving
-12 + 5x = -40

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '12' to each side of the equation.
-12 + 12 + 5x = -40 + 12

Combine like terms: -12 + 12 = 0
0 + 5x = -40 + 12
5x = -40 + 12

Combine like terms: -40 + 12 = -28
5x = -28

Divide each side by '5'.
x = -5.6

Simplifying
x = -5.6

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