If a sequence follows the pattern x_n = 2x_(n-1) + 3, and x_1 = 5, what is the value of x_6?
To find the value of x_6, we will apply the given formula recursively for each term in the sequence:

x_2 = 2 * x_1 + 3
     = 2 * 5 + 3
     = 10 + 3
     = 13

x_3 = 2 * x_2 + 3
     = 2 * 13 + 3
     = 26 + 3
     = 29

x_4 = 2 * x_3 + 3
     = 2 * 29 + 3
     = 58 + 3
     = 61

x_5 = 2 * x_4 + 3
     = 2 * 61 + 3
     = 122 + 3
     = 125

x_6 = 2 * x_5 + 3
     = 2 * 125 + 3
     = 250 + 3
     = 253

So, the value of x_6 is 253.