-2(x-8)-4=5
You asked:
Solve the equation \(-\left( 2 \cdot \left(x - 8\right) \right) - 4 = 5\) for the variable \(x\).
MathBot Answer:
The solution is: \[x = \frac{7}{2} = 3.5\]
\[\begin{aligned}12 - 2 x &= 5\\- 2 x &= -7\\x &= \frac{7}{2}\end{aligned}\]