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38=2+10x+2x
Use the distributive property to multiply 2 by 1+5x.
38=2+12x
Combine 10x and 2x to get 12x.
2+12x=38
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
12x=38-2
Subtract 2 from both sides.
12x=36
Subtract 2 from 38 to get 36.
x=\frac{36}{12}
Divide both sides by 12.
x=3
Divide 36 by 12 to get 3.