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Solve. x/5 + 3 = 2 help pls

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Use the properties of equalities to solve the given equation:


(x)/(5)+3=2

First, susbtract 3 from both sides of the equation:


(x)/(5)+3-3=2-3

Simplify the expressions on both sides of the equation:


(x)/(5)=-1

Multiply both sides by 5:


(x)/(5)\cdot5=-1\cdot5

Simplify the expressions on both sides of the equation:


x=-5

Therefore, x=-5

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