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Solve for x. 5x - 2 = 6 + 3x

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Solve: 5x - 2 = 6 + 3x

Subtract 3x from both sides: 2x - 2 = 6
Add 2 to both sides: 2x = 8
Divide by 2: x = 4

Check: 5(4) - 2 = 20 - 2 = 18 and 6 + 3(4) = 6 + 12 = 18. Correct.