Divide both sides by 5
5x + 2 = 57/5
Subtract 2 from both sides
5x = 57/5 - 2
Simplify 57/5 - 2 to 47/5
5x = 47/5
x = 47/5/5
Simplify 47/5/5 to 47/5 * 5
x = 47/5 * 5
Simplify 5 * 5 to 25
x = 47/25
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