Solve: 5(x - 2)- 2(x + 2) = 3 - Vidyadip

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Solve: 5(x - 2)- 2(x + 2) = 3

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5(x - 2)- 2(x + 2) = 3
⇒ 5x - 10 - 2x - 2 = 3
⇒ 5x - 2x - 10 - 2 = 3
⇒ 3x - 12 = 3
⇒ 3x = 3 + 12
$\Rightarrow x=\frac{15}{3}=5$
∴ x = 5

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