Question

Solve for x:
2x + 5 = 12

Answer 1

x = 7/2

Explanation:

2x + 5 = 12

Subtract 5 from each side

2x + 5-5 = 12-5

2x = 7

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 = 7/2

x = 7/2

Answer 2

`x = (7)/(2)`

Explanation:

Let's solve:

`2x+5=12`

Step 1: Subtract 5 from both sides.

`2x+5−5=12−5 \\ </p><p>2x=7`

Step 2: Divide both sides by 2.

`(2x)/(2) = (7)/(2) \\ </p><p></p><p>x= (7)/(2)`