\[2x+5=2\]

1
Subtract 55 from both sides.
2x=252x=2-5

2
Simplify  252-5  to  3-3.
2x=32x=-3

3
Divide both sides by 22.
x=32x=-\frac{3}{2}

Done

Decimal Form: -1.5

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