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To determine the wavelength from the given equation, SetupY = 5sin(2π/5)(t - x), we can compare it to the general equation for a sinusoidal wave:

y = A sin(kx - ωt + φ),

where A is the amplitude, k is the wave number (2π divided by the wavelength λ), ω is the angular frequency (2π times the frequency f), t is time, x is position, and φ is the phase constant.

Comparing the two equations, we can see that the wave number in your equation is given by 2π/5. To find the wavelength, we can use the relationship between the wave number and wavelength:

k = 2π / λ.

From this, we can solve for λ:

λ = 2π / k.

Substituting k = 2π/5 into the equation, we get:

λ = 2π / (2π/5) = 5.

Therefore, the wavelength of the wave described by the equation SetupY = 5sin(2π/5)(t - x) is 5 units.

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