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What is the value of x in the equation 2x + 5 = 11?
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To solve the equation \(2x + 5 = 11\), follow these steps:
1. Subtract 5 from both sides:
\[
2x + 5 - 5 = 11 - 5
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
2x = 6
\]
2. Now, divide both sides by 2:
\[
\frac{2x}{2} = \frac{6}{2}
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
x = 3
\]
Thus, the value of \(x\) is \(3\).
1. Subtract 5 from both sides:
\[
2x + 5 - 5 = 11 - 5
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
2x = 6
\]
2. Now, divide both sides by 2:
\[
\frac{2x}{2} = \frac{6}{2}
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
x = 3
\]
Thus, the value of \(x\) is \(3\).
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