SOLUTION: 2x + 5 = 9

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Question 199406: 2x + 5 = 9
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2x%2B5=9 Start with the given equation.


2x=9-5 Subtract 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 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=2