Question

how can you get 2x by itself?
3x + 2 = 5x - 10

• 3x \t - 3x

2 = 2x - 10
subtract 3x on both sides.
? \t 10 on both sides.
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Explanation:

Step1: Identify target term

We need to isolate $2x$ from $2 = 2x - 10$.

Step2: Eliminate the constant term

To cancel $-10$ on the right, add 10 to both sides.
$2 + 10 = 2x - 10 + 10$

Answer:

Add 10 on both sides. (Select "Add" from the dropdown)