SOLUTION: solve 3x-1 divided by 5 = x-2

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Question 879767: solve 3x-1 divided by 5 = x-2
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3x-1 divided by 5 = x-2
3x-1 = 5(x-2)
3x-1= 5x-10
9 = 2x
9/2 = x = 4 1/2 = 4.5