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4x+8-2\left(x-5\right)=8
Use the distributive property to multiply 4 by x+2.
4x+8-2x+10=8
Use the distributive property to multiply -2 by x-5.
2x+8+10=8
Combine 4x and -2x to get 2x.
2x+18=8
Add 8 and 10 to get 18.
2x=8-18
Subtract 18 from both sides.
2x=-10
Subtract 18 from 8 to get -10.
x=\frac{-10}{2}
Divide both sides by 2.
x=-5
Divide -10 by 2 to get -5.