To solve the equation \(3x - 8 = 10\), follow these steps:
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Add 8 to both sides of the equation:
\[ 3x - 8 + 8 = 10 + 8 \]
This simplifies to:
\[ 3x = 18 \]
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Now, divide both sides by 3:
\[ \frac{3x}{3} = \frac{18}{3} \]
This gives:
\[ x = 6 \]
So, the solution is \(x = 6\).