Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B.

  1. Step 1: Multiply both sides by 5: .
  2. Step 2: Subtract 2: .
  3. Step 3: Divide by 3: .
Answer
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Why not the others: The other options add 2 instead of subtracting, put an extra in the denominator, or divide by 5 instead of multiplying.

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