Question

Solve 2x + 5 = 12 please help ​

Answer 1

first method

subtract 5 from both side

2x + 5 -5 = 12 - 5

:. 2x = 7

:. X= 2

7

divide 2 from both side

X= 2x 7

2 2

:. X= 3.5

second method

2x = 12 - 5

2x = 7

X= 2 ÷ 7

:. X= 3.5