Distribute and Simplify: First, distribute the −5 into the parentheses on the left side of the equation.−5(x−1)+10=−(3x−3)−5⋅x+5⋅1+10=−1⋅(3x−3)−5x+5+10=−3x+3
Combine Like Terms: Combine like terms on the left side of the equation.−5x+5+10=−3x+3−5x+15=−3x+3
Isolate X Terms: Now, get all the x terms on one side and the constant terms on the other side.Add 3x to both sides of the equation.−5x+3x+15=−3x+3x+3−2x+15=3
Subtract Constant Terms: Subtract 15 from both sides to isolate the x term.−2x+15−15=3−15−2x=−12
Solve for X: Divide both sides by −2 to solve for x.−2x/−2=−12/−2x=6
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