\[5x-9=5\]
1
Add 99 to both sides.
5x=5+95x=5+9

2
Simplify  5+95+9  to  1414.
5x=145x=14

3
Divide both sides by 55.
x=145x=\frac{14}{5}

Done

Decimal Form: 2.8

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