5x-2(4x-1)=-12

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5x-2(4x-1)=-12

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
5x-2(4x-1)=-12

Reorder the terms in parentheses
5x+(-8x+2)=-12

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+5x-8x+2=-12

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
+5x-8x=-12-2

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-3x=-14

We divide both sides of the equation by -3 to get x. 
x=4.66666666667

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