\[5x-7=2\]

1
Add 77 to both sides.
5x=2+75x=2+7

2
Simplify  2+72+7  to  99.
5x=95x=9

3
Divide both sides by 55.
x=95x=\frac{9}{5}

Done

Decimal Form: 1.8

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