Distribute and Simplify: First, we need to distribute the negative sign on the left side and the −3 on the right side of the equation.-(5x+3)+10=−3(−x−3)-5x−3+10=3x+9
Combine Like Terms: Next, we combine like terms on both sides of the equation.−5x+7=3x+9
Isolate x Terms: Now, we will move all terms containing x to one side and the constant terms to the other side.−5x−3x=9−7
Solve for x: Combine the like terms.−8x=2
Solve for x: Combine the like terms.−8x=2 Finally, we solve for x by dividing both sides by −8.x=−82x=−41
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