Question

What is the value of x in the equation 2x + 5 = 21

Answer 1

Answer:8

Explanation:

2 times eight plus five is 21

Answer 2

x=8

Explanation:

2x + 5 = 21

Subtract 5 from each side

2x+5-5 = 21-5

2x= 16

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 = 16/2

x = 8