How do you solve the problem x-5 equals 2x?

Answer 1

First, you have to know what 'solve' means, so you know what you're looking for.

'Solve' means find a number for 'x' that will make the problem a true statement

when you plug that number in wherever 'x' appears.

Here's how to find it. First, write the problem down and look at it:

x - 5 = 2x

Now subtract 'x' from each side:

-5 = x

And there you are.