To solve the equation \(-5x + 2 = 67\), you can follow these steps in order:
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Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation to isolate the term with \(x\): \[ -5x + 2 - 2 = 67 - 2 \] Simplifying this gives: \[ -5x = 65 \]
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Divide both sides by -5 to solve for \(x\): \[ x = \frac{65}{-5} \] Simplifying this gives: \[ x = -13 \]
So, the correct order of steps is:
- Subtract 2 from both sides.
- Divide by -5.
The final solution is \(x = -13\).