Answer
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x=5

↓Steps Explained:↓

Solve for x

2x = x + 5

Group variables

Group our variables 2x and x
subtract x from both sides

2x - x = x + 5 - x

Cancel x on the right side:

x = 5

Divide each side by 2

2x
2
=
  
5
2

Final Answer

x=5
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