-5(x-4)=-20

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-5(x-4)=-20

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
-5(x-4)=-20

Reorder the terms in parentheses
+(-5x+20)=-20

Remove unnecessary parentheses
-5x+20=-20

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
-5x=-20-20

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-5x=-40

We divide both sides of the equation by -5 to get x. 
x=8

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