2x+5=92x+5=9

1
Subtract 55 from both sides.
2x=952x=9-5

2
Simplify  959-5  to  44.
2x=42x=4

3
Divide both sides by 22.
x=42x=\frac{4}{2}

4
Simplify  42\frac{4}{2}  to  22.
x=2x=2

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