Here is the two column proof:
Statement Reason
- 3(x - 4) + 5 = 2(x - 3) + 4 Given
- 3x - 12 + 5 = 2x - 6 + 4 Distribution property of multiplication
- 3x - 7 = 2x - 2 Addition property of equality
- 3x - 2x = - 2 - (-7) Subtraction property of equality
- x = 5 Proved