Question

What is the correct answer? Please hurry

Answer 1

x = 8

Explanation:

2x + 5 = 21

2x = 21 - 5

2x = 16

x = 16/2

x = 8

Answer 2

x = 8

Explanation:

2x+5=21

Step 1: Subtract 5 from both sides.

2x+5−5=21−5

2x=16

Step 2: Divide both sides by 2.

2x /2 = 16 /2

x = 8