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2\times 4=x+5
Variable x cannot be equal to -5 since division by zero is not defined. Multiply both sides of the equation by 2\left(x+5\right), the least common multiple of x+5,2.
8=x+5
Multiply 2 and 4 to get 8.
x+5=8
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
x=8-5
Subtract 5 from both sides.
x=3
Subtract 5 from 8 to get 3.