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Answer:
x = 8
Step-by-step explanation:
2x + 5 = 21
-5 -5
2x = 16
2x/2 = 16/2 ( divided 2 on both sides)
you get x= 8
to check your work, replace x with 8 in the equation
2 x 8 + 5 = 21 ( don't forget PEMDAS!!)
16 + 5 = 21