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Question

$$7x-(2+5x)=18.$$

Solve for x

$x=10$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

To find the opposite of $2+5x$, find the opposite of each term.

$$7x-2-5x=18$$

Combine $7x$ and $-5x$ 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 $10$.

$$x=10$$