SOLUTION: 3(x-4)-7(x+2)=-2(x+18) I have worked on this problem for about an hour I know that the - is messing me up but I cannot figure it out. the answer is 5 but I need to know the proc

Question 346107: 3(x-4)-7(x+2)=-2(x+18)
I have worked on this problem for about an hour I know that the - is messing me up but I cannot figure it out. the answer is 5 but I need to know the process so that I can apply to my other problems
thanks so much
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Take it from there and solve for .
Also make a note on where you made your mistakes in your previous attempts for future problems.
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