5x-2(x-1)=8

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Solution for 5x-2(x-1)=8 equation:


5x-2(x-1)=8

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
5x-2(x-1)=8

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

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

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

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
+3x=+6

We divide both sides of the equation by 3 to get x. 
x=2

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