If $2 x-5=15$, the value of $x$ is
(A) 5
(B) -5
(C) 10
(D) 0
(E) -10
If $2 x-5=15$, the value of $x$ is
(A) 5
(B) -5
(C) 10
(D) 0
(E) -10

## Solution

Since $2 x-5=15$, then $2 x-5+5=15+5$

$$
\begin{aligned}
2 x & =20 \\
\frac{2 x}{2} & =\frac{20}{2} \\
x & =10
\end{aligned}
$$

Answer: (C)