Distribute 3 into parentheses: First, let's distribute the 3 into the parentheses on the right side of the equation.5x−2=3x+12
Combine x terms and constants: Now, we need to get all the x terms on one side and the constants on the other side. Let's subtract 3x from both sides.5x−3x−2=3x−3x+12
Simplify by combining like terms: Simplify the equation by combining like terms. 2x−2=12
Isolate x term: Next, we'll add 2 to both sides to isolate the term with x.2x−2+2=12+2
Add to isolate x: Simplify the equation by adding the numbers. 2x=14
Divide to solve for x: Finally, divide both sides by 2 to solve for x.22x=214x=7
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