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The equation is 2x + 1 = 5. \ \

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According to subtraction property of equality: if a = b, then \"\".

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\"\"                    (Subtract 1 from each side).

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\"\"                                (Additive inverse property: 1 - 1 = 0)

\ \"\"                                     (Subtract: 5 - 1 = 4) \"\"

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According to division property of equality:

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For any number a, b and c, If a = b then \"\".

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\"\"                                (Divide each side by 2)

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\"\"                                     (Cancel common terms)

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\"\"                                       (Divide: \"\")\"\"

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Now, find the value of  \"\".

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2x + 1 = 5\"\"2(2) + 1 = 5 \ \

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4 + 1 = 5                                 (Multiply: 2(2) = 4)

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5 = 5                                       (Subtract:4 + 1 = 5)\"\"

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The value of the expression is 2.

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