well, 5x is "like" -2x
and -10 is "like + 10
so
"combine" them
and by the way
3x - 0 = 9
A method for solving 5(x-2)-2(x-5)=9 is shown below.Identify the property used as you continue from step 2 to step 3
1:5x-10-2x+10=9
2:5x-2x-10+10=9
3:3x=0=9
4:3x=9
5:x=3
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