Question 1131159
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            Since the solution by @Olasko is incorrect,  I came to bring a correct solution,  which is below.



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2x + 8 = 5x - 10


8 + 10 = 5x - 2x


18 = 3x


x = {{{18/3}}} = 6.     <U>ANSWER</U>
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