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5x-3=2x-2+5
Use the distributive property to multiply 2 by x-1.
5x-3=2x+3
Add -2 and 5 to get 3.
5x-3-2x=3
Subtract 2x from both sides.
3x-3=3
Combine 5x and -2x to get 3x.
3x=3+3
Add 3 to both sides.
3x=6
Add 3 and 3 to get 6.
x=\frac{6}{3}
Divide both sides by 3.
x=2
Divide 6 by 3 to get 2.