Answer
x = 28
Work Step by Step
5(2 + x) - 3(3x + 2) = -5(x - 6) + 2
Distribute:
10 + 5x - 9x - 6 = -5x + 30 + 2
Combine like terms:
-4x + 4 = -5x + 32
Add 5x to both sides:
x + 4 = 32
Subtract 4 from both sides:
x = 28
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