x+5=5x-2

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on Mar 25, 2025 at 2:44 am



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Solve the equation x+5=5x−2x + 5 = 5 x - 2 for the variable xx.

MathBot Answer:

The solution is: x=74=1.75x = \frac{7}{4} = 1.75

x+5=5x−2−4x=−7x=74\begin{aligned}x + 5 &= 5 x - 2\\- 4 x &= -7\\x &= \frac{7}{4}\end{aligned}

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