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What is x when 2x + 5 = 15
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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

2x + 5=15 Set up equation

2x= 15-5 Put like terms together

2x= 10 Subtract like terms

x= 10/2 Isolate and divide

x= 5 Answer

User Chris Buckett
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Answer:

x=5

Explanation:

2x + 5 = 15

2x5=10

5+10=15

Hopes this helps

User AngryHacker
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