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2x + 5 = 13
What is the answer and the steps for this equation

User Jumaane
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2x + 5 = 13

2x = 13 - 5

2x = 8

*divide both sides by 2*

x = 4

User Sheo Sagar
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Answer: 4
Subtract 5 from both sides
You end up with 8
Divide 2 by 8
You end up with x=4
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