5x-2=12-86

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Solution for 5x-2=12-86 equation:


Simplifying
5x + -2 = 12 + -86

Reorder the terms:
-2 + 5x = 12 + -86

Combine like terms: 12 + -86 = -74
-2 + 5x = -74

Solving
-2 + 5x = -74

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 = -74 + 2

Combine like terms: -2 + 2 = 0
0 + 5x = -74 + 2
5x = -74 + 2

Combine like terms: -74 + 2 = -72
5x = -72

Divide each side by '5'.
x = -14.4

Simplifying
x = -14.4

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