I would assume it would be dividing both sides by three although if someone were to actually solve this I would say multiply 2 and 3 together first.
Hope this helps :)
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Statements Reasons
1.) M is the midpoint of CD; CM = 5x – 2; MD = 3x + 2 1.) Given
2.) CM=MD 2.) Definition of midpoint
3.) 5x-2=3x+2 3.) Substitution
4.) 2x-2=2 4.) Subtraction Property of Equality
5.) 2x=4 5.) Subtraction Property of Equality
6.) x=2 6.) Division Property of Equality