3x+2(x-4)=-23

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3x+2(x-4)=-23

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
3x+2(x-4)=-23

Reorder the terms in parentheses
3x+(+2x-8)=-23

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+3x+2x-8=-23

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
+3x+2x=-23+8

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
+5x=-15

We divide both sides of the equation by 5 to get x. 
x=-3

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