SOLUTION: Please show me how to solve this problem: 2x+1=5 Thanks.

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Question 556655: Please show me how to solve this problem: 2x+1=5

Thanks.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%2B1=5 Start with the given equation.


2x=5-1 Subtract 1 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

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