5x-10=3x+2

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To solve the equation \(5x - 10 = 3x + 2\), follow these steps:

  1. Isolate the variable \(x\) on one side. Start by subtracting \(3x\) from both sides:

    \[ 5x - 3x - 10 = 2 \]

    This simplifies to:

    \[ 2x - 10 = 2 \]

  2. Next, add 10 to both sides to eliminate the constant term on the left side:

    \[ 2x - 10 + 10 = 2 + 10 \]

    This simplifies to:

    \[ 2x = 12 \]

  3. Now, divide both sides by 2 to solve for \(x\):

    \[ x = \frac{12}{2} = 6 \]

Thus, the solution is \(x = 6\).