Question

- 2x + 5 = 4
Need help solving

Answer 1

-2x + 5 = 4 | minus 5 from both sides
-2x =4 -5
-2x = -1 | divide both sides by -2
x= 1/2

Answer 2

x = 1/2 or 0.5

Explanation:

-2x + 5 = 4

-2x = 4 -5

-2x = -1

-1(-2x = -1)

2x = 1

x = 1/2 or 0.5