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5x-7-7x-3+18=2
To find the opposite of 7x+3, find the opposite of each term.
-2x-7-3+18=2
Combine 5x and -7x to get -2x.
-2x-10+18=2
Subtract 3 from -7 to get -10.
-2x+8=2
Add -10 and 18 to get 8.
-2x=2-8
Subtract 8 from both sides.
-2x=-6
Subtract 8 from 2 to get -6.
x=\frac{-6}{-2}
Divide both sides by -2.
x=3
Divide -6 by -2 to get 3.