Question

If 3 – 5x = 2, then x =

Answer 1

3-5x=2

or, -5x=-1

or, x= 1/5

Answer 2

Answer:

x=.2

Step-by-step explanation:

3-5x=2

add 5x to both sides

-5x+5x=0

2+5x=2+5x

3=2+5x

subtract 2 from both sides

1=5x

divide each side by 5

.2=x