Решаем уравнение:
\[ 8x - 18 = 6x - 2(x - 5) \]
\[ 8x - 18 = 6x - 2x + 10 \]
\[ 8x - 18 = 4x + 10 \]
\[ 8x - 4x = 10 + 18 \]
\[ 4x = 28 \]
\[ x = \frac{28}{4} \]
\[ x = 7 \]
Ответ: 7