Multiply both sides by \(4\) (the LCM of \(4, 2\)).
\[2x+5+2(x-1)=16\]
Expand.
\[2x+5+2x-2=16\]
Simplify \(2x+5+2x-2\) to \(4x+3\).
\[4x+3=16\]
Subtract \(3\) from both sides.
\[4x=16-3\]
Simplify \(16-3\) to \(13\).
\[4x=13\]
Divide both sides by \(4\).
\[x=\frac{13}{4}\]
Decimal Form: 3.25
x=13/4
