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5\left(x-3\right)=2x
Multiply both sides of the equation by 10, the least common multiple of 2,5.
5x-15=2x
Use the distributive property to multiply 5 by x-3.
5x-15-2x=0
Subtract 2x from both sides.
3x-15=0
Combine 5x and -2x to get 3x.
3x=15
Add 15 to both sides. Anything plus zero gives itself.
x=\frac{15}{3}
Divide both sides by 3.
x=5
Divide 15 by 3 to get 5.