\[5x-2=1\]

1
Add 22 to both sides.
5x=1+25x=1+2

2
Simplify  1+21+2  to  33.
5x=35x=3

3
Divide both sides by 55.
x=35x=\frac{3}{5}

Done

Decimal Form: 0.6

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