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To solve the equation ( 8x - 5(x - 3) = 18 ), first distribute the (-5) to get ( 8x - 5x + 15 = 18 ). This simplifies to ( 3x + 15 = 18 ). Next, subtract 15 from both sides, yielding ( 3x = 3 ). Finally, divide by 3 to find ( x = 1 ).

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