Question 627960
{{{5(x-2)=3x+8}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{5x-10=3x+8}}} Distribute.



{{{5x=3x+8+10}}} Add {{{10}}} to both sides.



{{{5x-3x=8+10}}} Subtract {{{3x}}} from both sides.



{{{2x=8+10}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{2x=18}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(18)/(2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{2}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=9}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=9}}} 


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