\[5x-5=2\]

1
Add 55 to both sides.
5x=2+55x=2+5

2
Simplify  2+52+5  to  77.
5x=75x=7

3
Divide both sides by 55.
x=75x=\frac{7}{5}

Done

Decimal Form: 1.4

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