<PRE><B>Question 386598</B>
10-3(2-x)=x+8
10-(3)(2)-(3)(-x)=x+8   Distribute the 3 through the parenthesis. 
10-6+3x=x+8
4+3x=x+8                        Simplified
4+3x(-x)=x(-x)+8         Subtract x on both sides of the equation to get the variables together.
4+2x=8                             Simplified
4(-4)+2x=8(-4)              Subtract 4 from both sides to get x alone.
2x=4                                 Simplified
2x(/2)=4(/2)                   Divide both sides by 2
x=2</PRE>