Finite Math Examples

$2 x - 0 = 5$

Step 1

Subtract $0$ from $2 x$ .

$2 x = 5$

Step 2

Divide each term in $2 x = 5$ by $2$ and simplify.

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Step 2.1

Divide each term in $2 x = 5$ by $2$ .

$\frac{2 x}{2} = \frac{5}{2}$

Step 2.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 2.2.1

Cancel the common factor of $2$ .

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Step 2.2.1.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{2 x}{2} = \frac{5}{2}$

Step 2.2.1.2

Divide $x$ by $1$ .

$x = \frac{5}{2}$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$x = \frac{5}{2}$

Decimal Form:

$x = 2.5$

Mixed Number Form:

$x = 2 \frac{1}{2}$