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Solve 5(x + 2) = 26 - 3x
x = ...

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Answer: x = 8

5(x + 2) = 26 - 3x

5x + 10 = 26 - 3x

take the smallest x away from both sides.

2x + 10 = 26

take 10 off 26

2x = 16

divide 16 by 2 to get x

x = 8

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