-2(x-8)=4

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-2(x-8)=4

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand
-2(x-8)=4

Reorder the terms in parentheses
+(-2x+16)=4

Remove unnecessary parentheses
-2x+16=+4

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right.
-2x=+4-16

We simplify left and right side of the equation.
-2x=-12

We divide both sides of the equation by -2 to get x.
x=6

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