Let's solve this equation step by step:
5x - 20.5 = 2.5x + 2
5x - 2.5x = 20.5 + 22.5x = 22.5
x = 22.5 / 2.5x = 9
So, the solution to the equation is x = 9.
Let's solve this equation step by step:
Distribute the 5 on the left side and the 2.5 on the right side:5x - 20.5 = 2.5x + 2
Move all the x terms to one side and the constant terms to the other side:5x - 2.5x = 20.5 + 2
Solve for x by dividing by 2.5:2.5x = 22.5
x = 22.5 / 2.5
x = 9
So, the solution to the equation is x = 9.