SOLUTION: 2x-3=5

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Question 565741: 2x-3=5

Answer by jim_thompson5910(23764) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-3=5 Start with the given equation.


2x=5%2B3 Add 3 to both sides.


2x=8 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%288%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x=4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=4