Question

1+x/2=5

Find the value of "x"

Answer 1

1+x/2=5
take the LCM
(2+x)/2=5
2+x=5×2
2+x=10
x=10-2
x=8

Answer 2

1+x/2=5

1+x=5*2 (taking 2 to the right hand side)

1+x=10

x=10-1 (taking 1 to the right hand side)

x=9