Neal D. answered 09/25/16
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2(2x+2)x 5(x-1) = 8xx 52x
2(2x+2) x 5(X-1) = (23)X x52x
if the bases are the same then the exponents are equal
2x + 2= 3x
2= x
but:
x - 1 = 2x
-1= x
they are not the same
Are your exponents correct?