Answer:

Explanation:
Now we have to,
→ Find the required value of x.
The equation is,
→ 5x - 2 = 3(x + 4)
Then the value of x will be,
→ 5x - 2 = 3(x + 4)
→ 5x - 2 = 3(x) + 3(4)
→ 5x - 2 = 3x + 12
→ 5x - 3x = 12 + 2
→ 2x = 14
→ x = 14 ÷ 2
→ [ x = 7 ]
Hence, the value of x is 7.