Question

If 2x +5=1, then x=

Answer 1

2x + 5 = 1

We move all terms to the left.

2x + 5 -( 1 ) = 0

We add all the numbers and all the variables.

2x + 4 = 0

We move all terms containing x to the left hand side, all other terms to the right hand side.

2x = -4

x = -4/2

x = -2

Answer 2

The value of x will be -2