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

x=-2

Step-by-step explanation: Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

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

(3) (x) + (3) (-5) + -3 = (5) (x) + (5) (-2) + 2x (Distribute)

3x+-15+-3=5x+-10+2x

(3x) + (-15+-3) = (5x+2x) + (-10) (Combine Like Terms)

3x+-18=7x+-10

3x-18=7x-10

Step 2: Subtract 7x from both sides.

3x-18-7x=7x-10-7x

-4x-18=-10

Step 3: Add 18 to both sides.

-4x-18+18=-10+18

-4x=8

Step 4: Divide both sides by - 4.

-4x

-4

=

8

-4

x=-2