Question

solve for x.
2x + 5 = 4x + 13
simplify your answer as much as possible.

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract $2x$ from both sides

$2x + 5 - 2x = 4x + 13 - 2x$
$5 = 2x + 13$

Step2: Subtract 13 from both sides

$5 - 13 = 2x + 13 - 13$
$-8 = 2x$

Step3: Divide by 2 on both sides

$\frac{-8}{2} = \frac{2x}{2}$
$x = -4$

Answer:

$x = -4$