Raymond B. answered 01/02/26
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7(x+5) -2 = 40
7x +35 = 38
7x = 3
x = 3/7
Unless you really meant
7(x+5-2) = 40
7x +21 = 40
7x = 19
x = 19/7
Go with 3/7,