x = [tex]\frac{3}{4}[/tex]
distribute the parenthesis on left side of equation and simplify
5x - 2x - 2 = [tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex]
3x - 2 = [tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex] ( add 2 to both sides )
3x = [tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex] + 2 = [tex]\frac{9}{4}[/tex] ( divide both sides by 3 )
x = [tex]\frac{9}{4}[/tex] × [tex]\frac{1}{3}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{3}{4}[/tex]
