5x-2=12-72

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Solution for 5x-2=12-72 equation:


Simplifying
5x + -2 = 12 + -72

Reorder the terms:
-2 + 5x = 12 + -72

Combine like terms: 12 + -72 = -60
-2 + 5x = -60

Solving
-2 + 5x = -60

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 = -60 + 2

Combine like terms: -2 + 2 = 0
0 + 5x = -60 + 2
5x = -60 + 2

Combine like terms: -60 + 2 = -58
5x = -58

Divide each side by '5'.
x = -11.6

Simplifying
x = -11.6

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