5x-2(8)=-10

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Solution for 5x-2(8)=-10 equation: 


Simplifying
5x + -2(8) = -10

Multiply -2 * 8
5x + -16 = -10

Reorder the terms:
-16 + 5x = -10

Solving
-16 + 5x = -10

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '16' to each side of the equation.
-16 + 16 + 5x = -10 + 16

Combine like terms: -16 + 16 = 0
0 + 5x = -10 + 16
5x = -10 + 16

Combine like terms: -10 + 16 = 6
5x = 6

Divide each side by '5'.
x = 1.2

Simplifying
x = 1.2

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