Question

What is 2x + 5 = 12​

Answer 1

3 or 3.5

Explanation:

2(3)+5=12

6+5=12

Or

When you want to find x:

2x+5=12

-5=-5

2x=7

2/2x=7/2

3.5x

Answer 2

x = 7/2 (or 3 1/2 or 3.5)

Explanation:

2x + 5 = 12

2x = 7

x = 7/2 (or 3 1/2 or 3.5)