SOLUTION: 2x+5=9

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Question 145332: 2x+5=9
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%2B5=9 Start with the given equation



2x=9-5Subtract 5 from both sides


2x=4 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%284%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x



x=2 Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is x=2