Question 313152
3(x-2)+7=5+4x

First, distribute (get rid of the bracket)
3x-6 + 7 = 5+4x


Next, subtract 3x from both sides

-6 + 7 = 5 + x


Now subtract 5 from both sides

-6 + 7 - 5 = x
1 - 5 = x

x = -4


The answer is -4.