Question

Given the equation 2x − 5 = 8, which order of operations completely solves for x?
Add 5, then divide by 8
Add 5, then divide by 2
Divide by 2, then subtract 5
Divide by 2, then add 5

Answer 1

Add 5 divide by 2
2x-5=8
+5 +5
2x=13
/2 /2
x=6.5

Answer 2

Here is your answer:

This equation is a two- step equation which is really easy to do:

$2x-5=8 +5 +5 2x=13 /2 /2 x=6.5$

So the answer is option B "add 5, then divide by 2." because of the work above.

Hope this helps!