SOLUTION: 3(x-0.87)-2x=4.98

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Start with
3%28x-0.87%29-2x=4.98

Distribute the 3
3x-2.61-2x=4.98

Combine like terms (the x's)
x-2.61=4.98

Add 2.61 to each side
x=7.59