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Solve for x. 2x +5=33

User PierreB
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2x = 28
x = 14

By isolating the variable we can see that the value of x = 14.
User Shuriken
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Answer:

x = 14

Explanation:

2x +5=33

Subtract 5 from each side

2x+5-5 = 33-5

2x = 28

Divide by 2

2x/2 =28/2

x = 14

User Oliver Kane
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