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We need some numbers to work with to truly answer this. However here's a definition of a rational numbers
A rational number is any number that isn't infinite and non-repeating. So decimals, fractions, repeating numbers/decimals like 1.535353.... (53 is the "pattern") are all rational and fair game. Numbers like pi (π), "imperfect" square roots, etc. that don't repeat and are infinite or NOT RATIONAL.
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Square both sides. (5-2x) - (2-x) = 1^2. 5 - 2x - 2 + x = 1. Simplify to get 3 - x = 1. X=2