Question 65243
3=2(x-5)+5-x
3=2x-10+5-x
3=x-5
3+5=x-5+5
8=x+0
8=x
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Check, if x = 8 do both sides =?
3=2(8-5)+5-8
3=2(3)-3
3=6-3
3=3  Yes, we're right!!!!
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