2(x – 3) + 5x = 5(2x + 6)
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Distribute
(2)(x)+(2)(-3)+5x=(5)(2x)+(5)(6)
2x+-6+5x=10x+30
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Combine the like-terms
(2x+5x)+(-6)=10x+30
7x+-6=10x+30
7x-6=10x+30
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Then, subtract 10x from each side
7x-6-10x=10x+30-10x
-3x-6=30
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Add 6 to each side
-3x-6+6=30+6
-3x=36
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Divide each side by -3
-3x ÷ -3 = 36 ÷ -3
x = -12
