Solve 3(3x - 2) = 5x + 10

9x - 6 = 5x + 10

9x - 6 - 5x = 5x + 10 - 5x

4x - 6 = 10

4x - 6 + 6 = 10 + 6

4x = 16 

x = 16/4 = 4

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