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2x-1-5x+25=0
Multiply both sides of the equation by 5.
-3x-1+25=0
Combine 2x and -5x to get -3x.
-3x+24=0
Add -1 and 25 to get 24.
-3x=-24
Subtract 24 from both sides. Anything subtracted from zero gives its negation.
x=\frac{-24}{-3}
Divide both sides by -3.
x=8
Divide -24 by -3 to get 8.