Question

what is the value of x?
$3x + 2 = 5x - 10$
$-3x$ $-3x$ subtract $3x$ on both sides.
$2 = 2x - 10$
$+10$ $+10$ add $10$ on both sides.
$12 = 2x$
$\frac{12}{2}=\frac{2x}{2}$ divide by $2$ on both sides.
$square = x$

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract $3x$ from both sides

$3x + 2 - 3x = 5x - 10 - 3x$
$2 = 2x - 10$

Step2: Add 10 to both sides

$2 + 10 = 2x - 10 + 10$
$12 = 2x$

Step3: Divide both sides by 2

$\frac{12}{2} = \frac{2x}{2}$
$6 = x$

Answer:

$6$