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Solve 2x-5=3 using algebraic operations

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Answer:

x=4

Explanation:

First, you need to add 5 to both sides to isolate 2x:

2x-5=3

2x-5+5=3+5

2x=8

Second, you need to divide both sides by 2 to isolate x:

2x=8

2x/2=8/2

x=4

Thus, our solution is x=4

User Efalcao
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Answer:

X=4

Explanation:

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