Question

If 5x + 2 =12x- 5, then x = ?

Answer 1

x = 1

Explanation:

First, move all the variables to one side by subtracting 5x on both sides:

5x + 2 = 12x - 5

2 = 7x - 5

Add 5 to both sides:

7 = 7x

1 = x

Answer 2

x=1

Explanation:

5x + 2 =12x- 5

Subtract 5x from each side

5x-5x + 2 =12x-5x- 5

2 = 7x-5

Add 5 to each side

2+5 = 7x-5+5

7 = 7x

Divide each side by 7

7/7 = 7x/7

1 =x