18.4k views
4 votes
Two-Step Equations Solve for x

Two-Step Equations Solve for x-example-1
User Tamisha
by
5.7k points

2 Answers

2 votes

Answer:

x=23

Explanation:


(x-5)/2=9

Multiply both sides of the equation by 2

x-5=18

move constant to the right-hand side and change its sign

x=18+5

add the number

x=23

User LoMaPh
by
5.5k points
3 votes
Muliply both sides by 2, so then u have
x-5=18
Add 5 to both sides
x= 23
User Alksdjg
by
5.5k points