Question

Solve 2x + 5 = 12
what’s the what is x

Answer 1

x =
`(7)/(2)`

Explanation:

Given

2x + 5 = 12 ( subtract 5 from both sides )

2x = 7 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x =
`(7)/(2)` [ or x = 3.5 ]