2x-5=87

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Solution for 2x-5=87 equation: 


Simplifying
2x + -5 = 87

Reorder the terms:
-5 + 2x = 87

Solving
-5 + 2x = 87

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '5' to each side of the equation.
-5 + 5 + 2x = 87 + 5

Combine like terms: -5 + 5 = 0
0 + 2x = 87 + 5
2x = 87 + 5

Combine like terms: 87 + 5 = 92
2x = 92

Divide each side by '2'.
x = 46

Simplifying
x = 46

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