2x+5(-2x-18)=-42

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2x+5(-2x-18)=-42

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
2x+5(-2x-18)=-42

Reorder the terms in parentheses
2x+(-10x-90)=-42

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+2x-10x-90=-42

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
+2x-10x=-42+90

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-8x=+48

We divide both sides of the equation by -8 to get x. 
x=-6

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