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1-2x-\left(-3\right)+x+5=2
To find the opposite of 2x-3, find the opposite of each term.
1-2x+3+x+5=2
The opposite of -3 is 3.
4-2x+x+5=2
Add 1 and 3 to get 4.
4-x+5=2
Combine -2x and x to get -x.
9-x=2
Add 4 and 5 to get 9.
-x=2-9
Subtract 9 from both sides.
-x=-7
Subtract 9 from 2 to get -7.
x=7
Multiply both sides by -1.