Question 159084
{{{3(x-2)-3=x+5}}}
{{{3x-6-3=x+5}}}, distribute
{{{3x-x=5+6+3}}}, combine similar terms
{{{2x=14}}} ------> {{{cross(2)x/cross(2)=cross(14)7/cross(2)}}}
{{{x=7}}}, ANSWER
Substitute to check,
{{{3(7-2)-3=7+5}}}
{{{3(5)-3=12}}}
{{{15-3=12}}}
{{{12=12}}}
Thank you,
Jojo