Multiply the parentheses by 2 10-2x Multiply the parentheses by -3 -3(x-6) Add the numbers. 10-2x-3x+18=28-5x 28-2x-3x=28-5x Group like terms. 10-2x-3x+18=28-5x 28-5x=28-5x The statement is true for any value of, since both members are identical. 28-5x=28-5x= xer