5x-2=-18

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Solution for 5x-2=-18 equation:


Simplifying
5x + -2 = -18

Reorder the terms:
-2 + 5x = -18

Solving
-2 + 5x = -18

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '2' to each side of the equation.
-2 + 2 + 5x = -18 + 2

Combine like terms: -2 + 2 = 0
0 + 5x = -18 + 2
5x = -18 + 2

Combine like terms: -18 + 2 = -16
5x = -16

Divide each side by '5'.
x = -3.2

Simplifying
x = -3.2

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