5x-2(8)=8

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


Simplifying
5x + -2(8) = 8

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

Reorder the terms:
-16 + 5x = 8

Solving
-16 + 5x = 8

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 = 8 + 16

Combine like terms: -16 + 16 = 0
0 + 5x = 8 + 16
5x = 8 + 16

Combine like terms: 8 + 16 = 24
5x = 24

Divide each side by '5'.
x = 4.8

Simplifying
x = 4.8

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