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Solve for x: 2x + 5 = 15 a) x = 10 b) x = 5 c) x = 7.5 d) x = 20

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The solution is x = 5.

Let's begin. We're given the equation 2x + 5 = 15.

To isolate x, we need to subtract 5 from both sides of the equation.


\sf{2x=15-5}\\\sf{2x=10}

Divide both sides of the equation by 2 :


\sf{x=5}

Therefore, x = 5

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Answer:

2x + 5 = 15

2x = 10

x = 5

The correct answer is B.

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