Answer:
[tex]x=9[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]2(x-5)=8[/tex] | Given
[tex](2x-10)=8[/tex] | Distribute the 2 inside the parentheses
[tex]2x=8+10[/tex] | Add 10 to both sides
[tex]2x=18[/tex] | Add. Optional; not included in your question.
[tex]x=9[/tex] | Divide by 2 on both sides.
