Answer:
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Explanation:
1 step (5x-2) = (8x-7)
expand (8x-7) = 8x-7 so 5x-2=8x-7
add 2 to both side 5x-2+2=8x-7+2
simplify 5x=8x-5
subtract 8x from both side 5x-8=8x-5-8
simplify -3x=5
divide both sides by -3
3x 3 =5x
simplify x=5 over 3