Question 338896


{{{8x-(3x+2)=3x-10}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{8x-3x-2=3x-10}}} Distribute.



{{{5x-2=3x-10}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{5x=3x-10+2}}} Add {{{2}}} to both sides.



{{{5x-3x=-10+2}}} Subtract {{{3x}}} from both sides.



{{{2x=-10+2}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{2x=-8}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-8)/(2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{2}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-4}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-4}}} 



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