-42=2(x-4)

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Solution for -42=2(x-4) equation:


-42=2(x-4)

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
-42=2(x-4)

Reorder the terms in parentheses
-42=+(+2x-8)

Remove unnecessary parentheses
-42=+2x-8

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
-2x=-8+42

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-2x=+34

We divide both sides of the equation by -02 to get x. 
x=-17

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