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5x-10-3\left(x+1\right)=25
Use the distributive property to multiply 5 by x-2.
5x-10-3x-3=25
Use the distributive property to multiply -3 by x+1.
2x-10-3=25
Combine 5x and -3x to get 2x.
2x-13=25
Subtract 3 from -10 to get -13.
2x=25+13
Add 13 to both sides.
2x=38
Add 25 and 13 to get 38.
x=\frac{38}{2}
Divide both sides by 2.
x=19
Divide 38 by 2 to get 19.