Question

1.

Answer 1

Answer:

a) x = 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: 2x + 3 = 5

1. Subtract 3 from both sides:

2x + 3 - 3 = 5 - 3

⟹ 2x = 2

2. Divide both sides by 2:

2x ÷ 2 = 2 ÷ 2

⟹ x = 1

3. Check your work:

2(1) + 3 = 5

2 + 3 = 5

⟹ 5 = 5 ✔

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