Answer
$x=4$
Work Step by Step
Using the properties of equality, the value of the variable that satisfies the given equation, $
2x+5=13
,$ is
\begin{array}{l}\require{cancel}
2x=13-5
\\\\
2x=8
\\\\
x=\dfrac{8}{2}
\\\\
x=4
.\end{array}
Elementary Algebra
by Kaufmann, Jerome; Schwitters, Karen;
Published by
Cengage Learning
ISBN 10:
1285194055
ISBN 13:
978-1-28519-405-9
Chapter 3 - Equations and Problem Solving - 3.2 - Equations and Problem Solving - Problem Set 3.2 - Page 106: 1
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