How to do 2 step equations Can you solve 2x + 5=21?

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asked Apr 27, 2023 174k views

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Karlkeller · Answer 1 · 2023-05-04T20:50:38+0000

Given

The equation,

To find the value of x or to solve for x.

Step-by-step explanation:

It is given that,

The equation is,

That implies,

$\begin{gathered} 2x+5=21 \\ 2x=21-5 \\ 2x=16 \\ x=(16)/(2) \\ x=8 \end{gathered}$

Hence, the value of x is 8.