How to solve 5x - 2 = 3x + 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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$$5x-2=3x+18$$

Solve for x

$x=10$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract $3x$ from both sides.

$$5x-2-3x=18$$

Combine $5x$ and $-3x$ to get $2x$.

$$2x-2=18$$

Add $2$ to both sides.

$$2x=18+2$$

Add $18$ and $2$ to get $20$.

$$2x=20$$

Divide both sides by $2$.

$$x=\frac{20}{2}$$

Divide $20$ by $2$ to get $10$.

$$x=10$$

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