Question 580185
{{{5x-2=14}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{5x=14+2}}} Add {{{2}}} to both sides.



{{{5x=16}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(16)/(5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{5}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=16/5}}}