Question 349818
{{{5x+12-2x=7-(4x+2)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{5x+12-2x=7-4x-2}}} Distribute.



{{{3x+12=7-4x-2}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{3x+12=-4x+5}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{3x=-4x+5-12}}} Subtract {{{12}}} from both sides.



{{{3x+4x=5-12}}} Add {{{4x}}} to both sides.



{{{7x=5-12}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{7x=-7}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-7)/(7)}}} Divide both sides by {{{7}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-1}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-1}}} 



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