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5x-30=2x
Use the distributive property to multiply 5 by x-6.
5x-30-2x=0
Subtract 2x from both sides.
3x-30=0
Combine 5x and -2x to get 3x.
3x=30
Add 30 to both sides. Anything plus zero gives itself.
x=\frac{30}{3}
Divide both sides by 3.
x=10
Divide 30 by 3 to get 10.