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Hello can someone help me understand this explanation?

I don’t understand how they got 5x=5
Thank you!

Hello can someone help me understand this explanation? I don’t understand how they-example-1
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Answer:

Starting from

2(-x) = 3x - 5

Distribute

-2x = 3x - 5

add 2x to both sides

0 = 5x - 5

Add 5 to both side

5 = 5x

Flip

5x = 5

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