Is the equations true, false, open or none of the above?

10x + 5 = 8x + 2

The equation is true.

10x + 5 = 8x + 2

Subtract 5 from both sides.

10x = 8x - 3

Subtract 8x from both sides.

2x = - 3

Subtract both sides by 2.

x = - 1.5

Because we are able to get a value for x, we know that the equation is true, as we can plug the value of x back into the original equation to verify.

10 (-1.5) + 5 = 8 (-1.5) + 2

-15 + 5 = - 12 + 2

-10 = - 10 √ this equation is true.