How do you solve $x+5=18$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2017-02-10T15:01:45

See the entire solution process below:

Subtract $color(red)(5)$ from each side of the equation to solve for $x$ while keeping the equation balanced:

$x + 5 - color(red)(5) = 18 - color(red)(5)$

$x + 0 = 13$

$x = 13$

How do you solve x+5=18x+5=18?