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Solve 5x - (2x - 1) = 2, Answer is a decimal round to the hundredth (2 digits) or use / for fraction bar.

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5x - (2x - 1) = 2

Distribute the - sign.

5x - 2x + 1 = 2

Combine like terms.

3x + 1 = 2

Subtract 1 from both sides.

3x = 1

Divide both sides by 3

x = 1/3 or 0.33

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