2x5=352x-5=35

1
Add 55 to both sides.
2x=35+52x=35+5

2
Simplify  35+535+5  to  4040.
2x=402x=40

3
Divide both sides by 22.
x=402x=\frac{40}{2}

4
Simplify  402\frac{40}{2}  to  2020.
x=20x=20

Done

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