Answer:
x = 7/2 = 3 1/2
Step-by-step explanation:
2x + 5= 12
Subtract 5 from each side
2x + 5-5= 12-5
2x = 7
Divide each side by 2
2x/2 =7/2
x = 7/2
Changing from an improper fraction to a mixed number
2 goes into 7 3 times with 1 left over
x = 3 1/2
Answer:
x= 3.5
Step-by-step explanation:
2x+5=12
Subtract 5 on both sides
2x=7
divide by 2
x= 3.5
