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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