1. The problem is to solve for $x$ in the equation given in the document Midterm Exam-S 2.docx. Since the exact equation is not provided, please provide the specific math problem or equation you want solved. 2. Generally, to solve algebraic equations, we use operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and factoring to isolate the variable. 3. Once the equation is provided, I will show step-by-step how to solve it, including intermediate steps and simplifications. Please provide the specific problem or equation from the document for detailed assistance.