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Question
Solve: 5(x - 2)- 2(x + 2) = 3
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Solution
5(x - 2)- 2(x + 2) = 3
⇒ 5x - 10 - 2x - 2 = 3
⇒ 5x - 2x - 10 - 2 = 3
⇒ 3x - 12 = 3
⇒ 3x = 3 + 12
⇒ x = `15/3 = 5`
∴ x = 5
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