SOLUTION: I am having trouble solving this problem because of all the negatives. Could someone help me with what all the steps are? 2(x-6)=5-{2x-[4(x-3)-5]} Thanks!

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Question 298963: I am having trouble solving this problem because of all the negatives. Could someone help me with what all the steps are?
2(x-6)=5-{2x-[4(x-3)-5]}
Thanks!
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(x-6) = 5-{2x-[4(x-3)-5]}
2x-12 = 5-{2x-[4x-12-5]}
2x-12 = 5-{2x-[4x-17]}
2x-12 = 5-{2x-4x+17}
2x-12 = 5-{-2x+17}
2x-12 = 5+2x-17
2x-12 = 2x-12
The solution is called "identity" and it means that all values of x will satisfy the equation.