How do you solve #5x + 2 = 2x - 10#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-23T21:42:50

#x=-4#

#5x + 2 = 2x -10#

Start by subtracting #2x# from both sides

#5x + 2 - 2x = 2x - 10 - 2x#

#3x + 2 = -10#

Add #-2# on both sides

#3x + 2 - 2 = -10 -2#

#3x = -12#

Divide both sides by #3#

#(3x)/3 = (-12)/3#

#x = -4#