Answer:
x = 5
Explanation:
Given
3x - 5(x - 5) = - 7 + 2x + 12 ← distribute and simplify left side
3x - 5x + 25 = 2x + 5
- 2x + 25 = 2x + 5 ( subtract 2x from both sides )
- 4x + 25 = 5 ( subtract 25 from both sides )
- 4x = - 20 ( divide both sides by - 4 )
x = 5