Question

2x-4+5=8 what does x equal

Answer 1

Answer: 3.5

Explanation:

2x - 4 + 5 = 8

collecting like terms

2x = 8 + 4 - 5

2x = 12 - 5

2x = 7

divide both sides by 2

x = 7/2

x = 3.5