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The equation is $\"\"$ .

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Distribute terms using distributive property: a( b $\"\"$ c) = ab $\"\"$ ac.

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Rearrange the terms using commutative property of addition: $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$ (Subtract: $\"\"$ )

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$\"\"$ (Add: $\"\"$ ) $\"\"$

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Apply to subtraction property of equality: Subtract 10 $\"\"$ 5x from each side.

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Compare the values,the equation is true. $\"\"$

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The solution of x is all real numbers .

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