Question

Solve equation 2x-5=20-x

Answer 1

x = 25/3

Explanation:

2x-5=20-x

2x-5+5=x+20+5 (add 5 both to both sides)

2x = -x + 25

2x + x = -x + x + 25 (add x to both sides)

3x = 25

3x/3 = 25/3 (divide both sides by 3)

x = 25/3