Question 111137
Solve for x:
{{{7x-2(x+2)-3 = 4x+5}}} First, simplify the left side of the equation.
{{{7x-2x-4-3 = 4x+5}}} Now combine like-terms on the left.
{{{5x-7 = 4x+5}}} Next, subtract 4x from both sides of the equation.
{{{x-7 = 5}}} Finally, add 7 to both sides.
{{{x = 12}}}