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5-3x-\left(-10\right)=60
To find the opposite of 3x-10, find the opposite of each term.
5-3x+10=60
The opposite of -10 is 10.
15-3x=60
Add 5 and 10 to get 15.
-3x=60-15
Subtract 15 from both sides.
-3x=45
Subtract 15 from 60 to get 45.
x=\frac{45}{-3}
Divide both sides by -3.
x=-15
Divide 45 by -3 to get -15.