<PRE><B>Question 120081</B>

{{{5x-5=2}}} Start with the given equation




{{{5x=2+5}}}Add 5 to both sides



{{{5x=7}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{x=(7)/(5)}}} Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x




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Answer:

So our answer is {{{x=7/5}}}  (which is approximately {{{x=1.4}}} in decimal form)

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