SOLUTION: 5x-5=2

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Question 120081: 5x-5=2
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x-5=2 Start with the given equation



5x=2%2B5Add 5 to both sides


5x=7 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%287%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x



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Answer:
So our answer is x=7%2F5 (which is approximately x=1.4 in decimal form)