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3x-\left(-2\right)-\left(-5x\right)=x+2
To find the opposite of -2-5x, find the opposite of each term.
3x+2-\left(-5x\right)=x+2
The opposite of -2 is 2.
3x+2+5x=x+2
The opposite of -5x is 5x.
8x+2=x+2
Combine 3x and 5x to get 8x.
8x+2-x=2
Subtract x from both sides.
7x+2=2
Combine 8x and -x to get 7x.
7x=2-2
Subtract 2 from both sides.
7x=0
Subtract 2 from 2 to get 0.
x=0
Product of two numbers is equal to 0 if at least one of them is 0. Since 7 is not equal to 0, x must be equal to 0.