Simplify sides: Simplify both sides of the equation:Left side: 2x+5−2 simplifies to 2x+3.Right side: 20x−17+5+x simplifies to 21x−12.New equation: 2x+3=21x−12
Isolate x: Isolate x by subtracting 2x from both sides:2x+3−2x=21x−12−2x3=19x−12
Solve for x: Solve for x by adding 12 to both sides: 3+12=19x−12+1215=19x
Divide sides: Divide both sides by 19 to find x: 1915=1919xx=1915
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