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Solve for x: 2x + 5 = 2

May 12, 2026Mathematics

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x = -\frac{3}{2}

2 steps

Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation to isolate the term with $x$ .
$2x + 5 - 5 = 2 - 5$ $2x = -3$
Divide both sides by 2 to solve for $x$ .
$\frac{2x}{2} = \frac{-3}{2}$ $x = -\frac{3}{2}$

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