Solve for x: 2x + 5 = 13.
Note
First subtract 5 from both sides: 2x = 8. Then divide by 2: x = 8 ÷ 2 = 4.
Solve for x: 2x + 5 = 13.
First subtract 5 from both sides: 2x = 8. Then divide by 2: x = 8 ÷ 2 = 4.