Solve the following equation
2x-5=35
Solve for x
2x - 5 = 35
Divide each side by 2
| 2x | |
| 2 |
| = |
| -5 |
| 2 |
Group constants
Group our constants -5 and 35.
add 5 to both sides
2x - 5 + 5 = 35 + 5
Cancel 5 on the left side:
2x = 40
Divide each side of the equation by 2
| 2x | |
| 2 |
| = |
| 40 |
| 2 |
x = 20
Final Answer
x = 20
