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2x=2y-5
The equation is in standard form.
\frac{2x}{2}=\frac{2y-5}{2}
Divide both sides by 2.
x=\frac{2y-5}{2}
Dividing by 2 undoes the multiplication by 2.
x=y-\frac{5}{2}
Divide 2y-5 by 2.
2y-5=2x
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
2y=2x+5
Add 5 to both sides.
\frac{2y}{2}=\frac{2x+5}{2}
Divide both sides by 2.
y=\frac{2x+5}{2}
Dividing by 2 undoes the multiplication by 2.
y=x+\frac{5}{2}
Divide 2x+5 by 2.