Answer:
x=8
Step-by-step explanation:
2x + 62 = 5x + 38
Subtract 2x from each side
2x -2x+ 62 = 5x-2x + 38
62 = 3x+38
Subtract 38 from each side
62 -38= 3x + 38-38
24 = 3x
Divide each side by 3
3x/3 = 24/3
x = 8
2x+62=5x+38
-5x
-3x+62=38
-62 -62
-3x= -24
/3 /3
-x= 8
