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Need to solve for x


X+6=2x+5

User Fusseldieb
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Answer:

Explanation:

x = 1

x + 6 = 2x + 5

6 - 5 = 2x - x

-1 = x

x = 1

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check

1 + 6 = 2 × 1 + 5 (remember pemdas)

7 = 7

the answer is good

User Tadeuzagallo
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Answer:

x=1

Explanation:

x+6=2x+5

move the x to the right-hand side, and the 5 to the left-hand side (the sign will also change from a + to a -

6-5=2x-x

therefore, you will get:

x=1

User Maheer Ali
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