Question

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2x-5=10

Answer 1

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`x=(15)/(2)` ☛ *as a fraction*

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`x=7.5` ☛ *as a decimal*

** is the correct answer **

Explanation:

`2x-5=10`

*Add 5 to both sides*

`2x-5+5=10+5`

*Simplify*

`2x = 15`

*Divide both sides by 2*

`(2x)/(2) = (15)/(2)`

*Simplify*

`x = (15)/(2)`

Answer 2

2x-5=10

10+5=15

15/2=7.5

x=7.5