Answer:
x = 1
Step-by-step explanation:
First, move all the variables to one side by subtracting 5x on both sides:
5x + 2 = 12x - 5
2 = 7x - 5
Add 5 to both sides:
7 = 7x
1 = x
x=1
5x + 2 =12x- 5
Subtract 5x from each side
5x-5x + 2 =12x-5x- 5
2 = 7x-5
Add 5 to each side
2+5 = 7x-5+5
Divide each side by 7
7/7 = 7x/7
1 =x
