\[5x-2=10\]

1
Add 22 to both sides.
5x=10+25x=10+2

2
Simplify  10+210+2  to  1212.
5x=125x=12

3
Divide both sides by 55.
x=125x=\frac{12}{5}

Done

Decimal Form: 2.4

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