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Correctly select the order of the steps to solve this equation.

−5x+2=67

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To solve the equation \(-5x + 2 = 67\), follow these steps in order:

  1. Subtract 2 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable: \[ -5x + 2 - 2 = 67 - 2 \] This simplifies to: \[ -5x = 65 \]

  2. Divide both sides by -5 to solve for \(x\): \[ x = \frac{65}{-5} \] This simplifies to: \[ x = -13 \]

So the correct order of steps is:

  1. Subtract 2 from both sides.
  2. Divide both sides by -5.

The solution is \(x = -13\).