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Two-step equation: What are the steps to solve this equation. What is the value of x?
2x + 5 = 11
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**.
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**.
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