To solve the equation \(5x - 10 = 3x + 2\), follow these steps:
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Isolate the variable \(x\) on one side. Start by subtracting \(3x\) from both sides:
\[ 5x - 3x - 10 = 2 \]
This simplifies to:
\[ 2x - 10 = 2 \]
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Next, add 10 to both sides to eliminate the constant term on the left side:
\[ 2x - 10 + 10 = 2 + 10 \]
This simplifies to:
\[ 2x = 12 \]
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Now, divide both sides by 2 to solve for \(x\):
\[ x = \frac{12}{2} = 6 \]
Thus, the solution is \(x = 6\).