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

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3%28x-4%29-7%28x%2B2%29=-2%28x%2B18%29
3x-12-7x-14=-2x%2B36
-4x-26=-2x%2B36
Take it from there and solve for x.
Also make a note on where you made your mistakes in your previous attempts for future problems.