Question

1. $-2 + 5x = 23$

Explanation:

Step1: Add 2 to both sides

$-2 + 5x+2=23 + 2$
$5x=25$

Step2: Divide both sides by 5

$\frac{5x}{5}=\frac{25}{5}$
$x = 5$

Answer:

$x = 5$