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

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Answer:

x = 1

Explanation:

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

Distribute the 2

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

Combine like terms

-2x + 3 = 2x - 1

Add 1 to both sides

-2x + 4 = 2x

Add 2x to both sides

4 = 4x

Divide both sides by 4

x = 1

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