\[2x-5=6\]

1
Add 55 to both sides.
2x=6+52x=6+5

2
Simplify  6+56+5  to  1111.
2x=112x=11

3
Divide both sides by 22.
x=112x=\frac{11}{2}

Done

Decimal Form: 5.5

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