\[5x-9=2\]

1
Add 99 to both sides.
5x=2+95x=2+9

2
Simplify  2+92+9  to  1111.
5x=115x=11

3
Divide both sides by 55.
x=115x=\frac{11}{5}

Done

Decimal Form: 2.2

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