Question

$$5x-2=625$$

Answer

x=627/5

Solution


Add \(2\) to both sides.
\[5x=625+2\]
Simplify  \(625+2\)  to  \(627\).
\[5x=627\]
Divide both sides by \(5\).
\[x=\frac{627}{5}\]

Decimal Form: 125.4