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To solve the equation 2x + 5 = 21, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation.
First, subtract 5 from both sides of the equation:
2x + 5 - 5 = 21 - 5
2x = 16
Next, divide both sides of the equation by 2 to solve for x:
x = 16/2
x = 8
So the solution to the equation 2x + 5 = 21 is x = 8.