To solve for $x$ and subtract 2, the process generally depends on the equation you are working with. I’ll break it down with a common example:

Example: Solve $x + 2 = 5$

1. Isolate $x$:

   • The goal is to get $x$ by itself on one side of the equation.
   • To do this, subtract 2 from both sides of the equation.

   $x + 2 - 2 = 5 - 2$

   $x = 3$

2. Subtraction of 2:

   • Here, $+2$ and $-2$ cancel out on the left side.
   • On the right side, you perform the subtraction: $5 - 2 = 3$.

General Process:

• Identify the term that is with $x$.
• Use the opposite operation (here, subtraction) to remove that term from both sides of the equation.
• Simplify both sides of the equation.

Would you like more detailed steps or an explanation for a specific equation?

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Here are some related questions you might find helpful:

1. How do you solve equations involving fractions?
2. What happens if the equation has $x$ terms on both sides?
3. How do you solve quadratic equations?
4. How do you handle equations with negative numbers?
5. What if you need to divide both sides of the equation?

Tip: Always perform the same operation on both sides of an equation to maintain balance.