5(X+2)=2x-20

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Solution for 5(X+2)=2x-20 equation:


5(x+2)=2x-20

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
5(x+2)=2x-20

Reorder the terms in parentheses
+(+5x+10)=2x-20

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+5x+10=+2x-20

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
+5x-2x=-20-10

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
+3x=-30

We divide both sides of the equation by 3 to get x. 
x=-10

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