Answer
$x=4$
Work Step by Step
$2x+5=13$
First subtract 5 from both sides.
$2x=13-5$
$2x=8$
Then divide both sides by 2.
2x$\div$2=8$\div$2
$x=4$
Check the answer.
2(4)+5=13
8+5=13
13=13
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