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What is x in the equation 2x+5=31

User Robert Kolner
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Answer:

X = 13

Explanation:


2x+5=31 \\ 2x = 31 - 5 \\ x = (31 - 5)/(2) \\ x = (26)/(2) \\ x = 13

User Darian Hickman
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Answer:

2x+5=31

2x=31-5

2x/2=26/2

x=13

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