To solve the equation \( x - 5 = 4x - 2 \), follow these steps:
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Move all terms involving \( x \) to one side and constant terms to the other side: \[ x - 4x = -2 + 5 \] Simplifying both sides gives: \[ -3x = 3 \]
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Now divide each side by -3: \[ x = \frac{3}{-3} \Rightarrow x = -1 \]
So, \( x = -1 \).