How do I solve for x: 2x+5 = 4x-5

Do the same to both sides so

Figure out which side has the bigger x

4x is bigger so get rid of the numbmers on the 4x side

add 5 to both sides to get rid of the - 5 on the 4x side

end up with 2x+5+5=4x+5-5

2x+10=4x

subtract 2x from both sides

2x-2x+10=4x-2x

10=2x divide both sides by 2

5=x