5x+7+5 = 3x add 5 to both sides 7+5 = 3x -5x subtract 5x from both sides 12 = -2x Combine both sides values 2x= -12 Move the negative if u want X= -6 Divide by 2 to get the solution 5(-6)+7= 3(-6) -5 Make sure it’s right -30 + 7 = -18 -5 Distribute -6 -23= -23 Check shows it’s correct