5-2(x+3)=x-16

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Solution for 5-2(x+3)=x-16 equation:


5-2(x+3)=x-16

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
5-2(x+3)=x-16

Reorder the terms in parentheses
5+(-2x-6)=x-16

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+5-2x-6=+x-16

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
-2x-1x=-16-5+6

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-3x=-15

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

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