Question

What is 2x + 10 = 2y + 5?

Answer 1

x=y+-5/2

Explanation:

Let's solve for x.

2x+10=2y+5

Step 1: Add -10 to both sides.

2x+10+−10=2y+5+−10

2x=2y−5

Step 2: Divide both sides by 2.

2x

2

=

2y−5

2

x=y+

−5

2