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First I simplified both sides of the equation.
5x+2 (6x-2)=98
5x+(2)(6x)+(2)(-2)=98
Then I distributed
5x+12x+-4=98
(5x+12x) + (-4)=98
Then I combined like terms
17x+-4=98
17x-4=98
Then I just added four both sides
17x-4+4=98+4 17x=102
Then lastly I Divided both sides by 17
17x/17 = 102/17 x=6
Which is why my final answer is 6
