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

User Varun Mathur
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Answer:8

Explanation:

2 times eight plus five is 21

User George Mickleburgh
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Answer:

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

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