Question

5 equals twice a variable increased by 2

Answer 1

Our answer is: 2m + 2 = 5.

`\Large\textsl{Explanation}`

We are asked to write the following equation-

5 equals twice a variable increased by 2

First, let's choose a letter for our variable. I'm going to choose m.

The next step is to multiply m by 2; we write the result as 2m.

Then, we increase 2m by 2: 2m + 2

The result equals 5: 2m + 2 = 5.

`\therefore` 2m + 2 = 5

Answer 2

Answer: x =
`(3)/(2)`