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8x-3x-\left(-5\right)-2x=2\left(x+2\right)+5
To find the opposite of 3x-5, find the opposite of each term.
8x-3x+5-2x=2\left(x+2\right)+5
The opposite of -5 is 5.
5x+5-2x=2\left(x+2\right)+5
Combine 8x and -3x to get 5x.
3x+5=2\left(x+2\right)+5
Combine 5x and -2x to get 3x.
3x+5=2x+4+5
Use the distributive property to multiply 2 by x+2.
3x+5=2x+9
Add 4 and 5 to get 9.
3x+5-2x=9
Subtract 2x from both sides.
x+5=9
Combine 3x and -2x to get x.
x=9-5
Subtract 5 from both sides.
x=4
Subtract 5 from 9 to get 4.