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I need help with 8x+3-10=-2 (x-2)+3

I need help with 8x+3-10=-2 (x-2)+3-example-1

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0 ≠ 4. The equation is wrong, and has no true solution.

8x + 3 - 10x = -2(x - 2) + 3

Distributive property.

8x + 3 - 10x = -2x + 4 + 3

Combine like terms.

-2x + 3 = -2x + 7

Cancel like terms.

Subtract 3 from both sides.

0 ≠ 4

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