algebra · worked example

Solve 2x - 5 = 9

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Problem

2x−5=92x - 5 = 9

Step-by-step solution

  1. Add 55 to both sides: 2x=142x = 14.

  2. Divide both sides by 22: x=7x = 7.

Answer

x=7x = 7

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