Question

How to do 2 step equations Can you solve 2x + 5=21?

Answer 1

Given

The equation,

`2x+5=21`

To find the value of x or to solve for x.

Step-by-step explanation:

It is given that,

The equation is,

`2x+5=21`

That implies,

`\begin{gathered} 2x+5=21 \\ 2x=21-5 \\ 2x=16 \\ x=(16)/(2) \\ x=8 \end{gathered}`

Hence, the value of x is 8.