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Two-step equation: What are the steps to solve this equation. What is the value of x?

2x + 5 = 11

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To solve the two-step equation \(2x + 5 = 11\), follow these steps:

  1. Isolate the term with the variable: Start by subtracting 5 from both sides of the equation to eliminate the constant.

    \[ 2x + 5 - 5 = 11 - 5 \]

    This simplifies to:

    \[ 2x = 6 \]

  2. Solve for the variable: Next, divide both sides by 2 to solve for \(x\).

    \[ \frac{2x}{2} = \frac{6}{2} \]

    This simplifies to:

    \[ x = 3 \]

Thus, the value of \(x\) is 3.