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What is the first step to solve the equation 23 = 2x + 5

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Answer:

well the answer is x=9

Explanation:

first subtract 5 on both the left and the right side making the equation 18= 2x, then you divide by 2 since x has to ne alone to get tue final result of 9=×, or x=9 whichever you prefer

User Gabriel Weidmann
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Answer:

Subtract 5 from each side

Explanation:

23 = 2x + 5

Subtract 5 from each side

23-5 = 2x+5-5

18 = 2x

Then divide each side by 2

18/2 = 2x/2

9 =x

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