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5x-10+3=38
Use the distributive property to multiply 5 by x-2.
5x-7=38
Add -10 and 3 to get -7.
5x=38+7
Add 7 to both sides.
5x=45
Add 38 and 7 to get 45.
x=\frac{45}{5}
Divide both sides by 5.
x=9
Divide 45 by 5 to get 9.