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The value of x in the equation 5(x – 2) = 3(x – 3) is:

5(x - 2) = 3(x - 3)


⇒ 5x – 10 = 3x – 9


⇒ 5x – 3x = 10 – 9


⇒ 2x = 1


⇒ x = 1/2

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