To solve the equation \(5x + 2 = 67\), follow these steps:
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Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation:
\[ 5x + 2 - 2 = 67 - 2 \]
This simplifies to:
\[ 5x = 65 \]
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Next, divide both sides by 5:
\[ x = \frac{65}{5} \]
This gives:
\[ x = 13 \]
So, the solution is \(x = 13\).