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5x+20=2x+50
Multiply both sides of the equation by 10, the least common multiple of 2,5.
5x+20-2x=50
Subtract 2x from both sides.
3x+20=50
Combine 5x and -2x to get 3x.
3x=50-20
Subtract 20 from both sides.
3x=30
Subtract 20 from 50 to get 30.
x=\frac{30}{3}
Divide both sides by 3.
x=10
Divide 30 by 3 to get 10.