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Two step equations algebra 2x+1=5

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2x+1=5
-1 -1
2x=4
÷2 ÷2
x=2
User Elthan
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Answer:

x=2

Explanation:

2x+1 = 5

subtract 1 from each side

2x+1-1 = 5-1

2x = 4

divide by 2

2x/2 = 4/2

x =2

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