Solve any math problem

Solution

x = 5

Step-by-step derivation

1

Simplify the equation

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Start by distributing the numbers outside the parentheses to the terms inside.

2(x - 3) + 5 = 9

2x - 6 + 5 = 9

2x - 1 = 9

2

Isolate the variable term

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To get the term with 'x' by itself, add 1 to both sides of the equation.

2x - 1 + 1 = 9 + 1

2x = 10

3

Solve for x

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Finally, divide both sides by 2 to find the value of x.

2x / 2 = 10 / 2

x = 5