How to solve 5(x - 6) - 2 = 18

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$5(x-6)-2=18$$

Solve for x

$x=10$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Use the distributive property to multiply $5$ by $x-6$.

$$5x-30-2=18$$

Subtract $2$ from $-30$ to get $-32$.

$$5x-32=18$$

Add $32$ to both sides.

$$5x=18+32$$

Add $18$ and $32$ to get $50$.

$$5x=50$$

Divide both sides by $5$.

$$x=\frac{50}{5}$$

Divide $50$ by $5$ to get $10$.

$$x=10$$

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