Question Solve the equation x=−372Alternative Form x=−0.0˙54˙ Evaluate 3x−2=5x×8Multiply the terms 3x−2=40xMove the variable to the left side 3x−2−40x=0Subtract the terms More Steps Evaluate 3x−40xCollect like terms by calculating the sum or difference of their coefficients (3−40)xSubtract the numbers −37x −37x−2=0Move the constant to the right side −37x=0+2Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −37x=2Change the signs on both sides of the equation 37x=−2Divide both sides 3737x=37−2Divide the numbers x=37−2Solution x=−372Alternative Form x=−0.0˙54˙ Show Solution Rewrite the equation 37x=−2 Evaluate 3x−2=5x×8Evaluate 3x−2=40xMove the variable to the left side −37x−2=0Move the constant to the right side −37x=2Solution 37x=−2 Show Solution Graph