Simplify the given equation. 5x + 2 (x - 3) = - 2 (x - 1)

On the left side, distribute the 2 to x and - 3 so the left side should look like 5x+2x-6.

on the right, distribute the - 2 to x and - 1 so the right side should look like - 2x+2.

combine like terms on the left to get 7x-6=-2x+2

add - 2x from the right side to the left side to make the equation 9x-6=2 now it's a two step equation.

add 6 to 2 to get 9x=8. divide by 9 and x=8/9.