\[2x+6=5\]

1
Subtract 66 from both sides.
2x=562x=5-6

2
Simplify  565-6  to  1-1.
2x=12x=-1

3
Divide both sides by 22.
x=12x=-\frac{1}{2}

Done

Decimal Form: -0.5

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