Question

The first step to solve 2x-5=13 is:

Answer 1

add 5 to each side

Explanation:

2x-5=13

The first step in solving the two step equation is to add 5 to each side

2x-5+5=13+5

2x = 18

Answer 2

we have

2x-5=13

solve for x

step 1

Adds 5 both sides

so

2x-5+5=13+5

2x=18

step 2

Divide by 2 both sides

2x/2=18/2

x=9

therefore

the answer is

Adds 5 both sides