−8 + 5x − 2 = 20 Combine the constants: -10 + 5x = 20 Next, isolate the variable by adding 10 to both sides: 5x = 30 Now, divide by 5 to solve for x: x = 6 Therefore, the solution to the equation −8 + 5x − 2 = 20 is x = 6.

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