SOLUTION: 5=2g+1

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Question 642397: 5=2g+1
Found 2 solutions by showe9, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by showe9(33) About Me  (Show Source):
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First subtract 1 from each side, leaving you with 4=2g.
Then divide each side by 2, getting the answer of g=2

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5=2g+1

5-1=2g

4=2g

4/2=g

2 = g

g = 2