\[2x+1=10\]

1
Subtract 11 from both sides.
2x=1012x=10-1

2
Simplify  10110-1  to  99.
2x=92x=9

3
Divide both sides by 22.
x=92x=\frac{9}{2}

Done

Decimal Form: 4.5

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