What value of x makes the equation 3(x−6)−8x=−2+5(2x+1) true?

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$3(x - 6) - 8x = - 2 + 5(2x + 1) \\ 3x - 18 - 8x + 2 - 10x - 5 = 0 \\ = > - 15x - 21 = 0 = > - 15x = 21 = > x = - (7)/(5)$

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