4 + x + 2 - 2x = 5
First, simplify to 4 - x + 2.
\(4 - x + 2 = 5\)
Second, keep the '- x' and add 4 + 2.
\(6 - x = 5\)
Third, subtract '6' from both sides.
\(-x = 5 - 6\)
Fourth, subtract 5 - 6.
\(-x = -1\)
Fifth, multiply both sides by -1.
\(x = 1\)
Answer: x = 1
