26) (x-2) + (x-8) = 2x

Solution:

• Combine terms on the left side: \( (x-2) + (x-8) = x - 2 + x - 8 = 2x - 10 \)
• Set up the equation: \( 2x - 10 = 2x \)
• Subtract \( 2x \) from both sides: \( -10 = 0 \)
• This statement is false, meaning there is no value of x that can satisfy the equation.

Final Answer: No solution