Question 199406


{{{2x+5=9}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{2x=9-5}}} Subtract {{{5}}} from both sides.



{{{2x=4}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(4)/(2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{2}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=2}}}