SOLUTION: .5x+2=2x+5

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Question 738373: .5x+2=2x+5
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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I'm assuming the equation is 5x+2=2x+5

5x%2B2=2x%2B5 Start with the given equation.


5x=2x%2B5-2 Subtract 2 from both sides.


5x-2x=5-2 Subtract 2x from both sides.


3x=5-2 Combine like terms on the left side.


3x=3 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%283%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=1