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User Glagola
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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

Since the triangle is equilateral, all the sides will be that same length.

That would mean 10x - 5 = 6x + 3

Then you can simplify the expression down to get x.

10x - 5 = 6x + 3 (add five to the other side)

10x = 6x + 8 (subtract 6x)

4x = 8 (divide)

x = 2



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