-2(x-2)=38

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Solution for -2(x-2)=38 equation: 


Simplifying
-2(x + -2) = 38

Reorder the terms:
-2(-2 + x) = 38
(-2 * -2 + x * -2) = 38
(4 + -2x) = 38

Solving
4 + -2x = 38

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '-4' to each side of the equation.
4 + -4 + -2x = 38 + -4

Combine like terms: 4 + -4 = 0
0 + -2x = 38 + -4
-2x = 38 + -4

Combine like terms: 38 + -4 = 34
-2x = 34

Divide each side by '-2'.
x = -17

Simplifying
x = -17

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