Combine Like Terms: Combine like terms on the left side of the equation.5X+5X can be combined because they are like terms (both have the variable X).5X+5X=10X.
Rewrite Equation: Rewrite the equation with the combined terms.The new equation is 10X=20.
Solve for X: Solve for X by dividing both sides of the equation by the coefficient of X.To isolate X, divide both sides by 10.1010X=1020.
Calculate Value of X: Calculate the value of X.X=1020.X=2.
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