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Solve 2x + 5 = 9 and show your work as well please

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2*a number (2) + 5 =9
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The answer is x = 2.

To show my work here.

1. subtract 5 from both sides (2x = 9 - 5)

2. simplify 9 - 5 to 4 (2x = 4)

3. divide both sides b 2 (x = 4/2)

4. simplify 4/2 to 2( finally x=2)
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