Pre-Algebra Examples

$5 + 2 x - 10 = x + 6$

Step 1

Subtract $10$ from $5$ .

$2 x - 5 = x + 6$

Step 2

Move all terms containing $x$ to the left side of the equation.

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Step 2.1

Subtract $x$ from both sides of the equation.

$2 x - 5 - x = 6$

Step 2.2

Subtract $x$ from $2 x$ .

$x - 5 = 6$

Step 3

Move all terms not containing $x$ to the right side of the equation.

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Step 3.1

Add $5$ to both sides of the equation.

$x = 6 + 5$

Step 3.2

Add $6$ and $5$ .

$x = 11$