Question

simplify.
$3x + 2 = 5x - 10$
$-3x$ $ -3x$
$ 2 = 2x - 10$
$+10$ $ +10$
$square = 2x$
subtract $3x$ on both sides.
add $10$ on both sides.

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract \(3x\) from both sides

\(3x + 2 - 3x = 5x - 10 - 3x\)
\(2 = 2x - 10\)

Step2: Add 10 to both sides

\(2 + 10 = 2x - 10 + 10\)

Answer:

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