Question 1184428
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I transform  EQUIVALENTLY  the given equation step by step until getting an answer.


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    5x - (2x - 2) = 5


    5x - 2x + 2 = 5


      3x        = 5 - 2

      3x        = 3

       x        = 3/3 = 1.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  x = 1.


<U>CHECK</U>.  5*1 - (2*1 - 2) = 5 - (2-2) = 5 - 0 = 5.    ! Correct !
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