How do you solve #2x - 2 + 5 = 13#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-24T00:05:53

#x=5#

#2x - 2 + 5 = 13#

#2x + 3 = 13#

Subtract #3# on both sides

#2x + 3 - 3 = 13 - 3#

#2x = 10#

Divide both sides by #2#

#(cancel2x)/cancel(2) = (10)/2#

#x=5#