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5x-30=3\left(x+2\right)
Use the distributive property to multiply 5 by x-6.
5x-30=3x+6
Use the distributive property to multiply 3 by x+2.
5x-30-3x=6
Subtract 3x from both sides.
2x-30=6
Combine 5x and -3x to get 2x.
2x=6+30
Add 30 to both sides.
2x=36
Add 6 and 30 to get 36.
x=\frac{36}{2}
Divide both sides by 2.
x=18
Divide 36 by 2 to get 18.