8-2(x+3)=5x-12

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Solution for 8-2(x+3)=5x-12 equation:


8-2(x+3)=5x-12

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
8-2(x+3)=5x-12

Reorder the terms in parentheses
8+(-2x-6)=5x-12

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+8-2x-6=+5x-12

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
-2x-5x=-12-8+6

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-7x=-14

We divide both sides of the equation by -7 to get x. 
x=2

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