How do you work out this math problem? 2+2x-5=5 (x+3)

The first step i'd take is distributing the right side, by multiplying everything in the parentheses by 5, so; 2+2x-5=5x+15

then you could gather similar or like terms on one side, by moving all the x terms to the right, and all the regular terms to the left. to do this, you do the same thing on both sides of the equation

2 + 2x - 5 = 5x + 15

-2x - 15 = - 2x - 15

2-5-15 = 3x

1) Simplify the problem

This involves combining variables

2-5=-3

Now that is - 3+2x = 5x+15

2) Find the hidden variable.

Now that the problem is in order you can find the hidden variable of x.

So think what number in place of x makes this equation true?

There are may ways you can solve for x, including the substitution method.