\[2x-2=3\]

1
Add 22 to both sides.
2x=3+22x=3+2

2
Simplify  3+23+2  to  55.
2x=52x=5

3
Divide both sides by 22.
x=52x=\frac{5}{2}

Done

Decimal Form: 2.5

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