Question

Solve for x.

x + 5 = 2x


x = 3
x = -3
x = -5
x = 5

Answer 1

x=5
you subtract x from both sides.

Answer 2

3?

Answer 3

No, you need to move x separate the x from the 5.
To do this you subtract 1 x from each side.
x+5-x=2x-x
5=x