\[2x-2=5\]

1
Add 22 to both sides.
2x=5+22x=5+2

2
Simplify  5+25+2  to  77.
2x=72x=7

3
Divide both sides by 22.
x=72x=\frac{7}{2}

Done

Decimal Form: 3.5

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