Answer:
x = -5
5x + 12 = 2x - 3
Transpose
5x - 2x = -3 - 12
Then solve
5x - 2x = 3x
-3 - 12 = -15
3x = -15
Divide both sides by 3 (to cancel the 3 in x)
[tex]\frac{3x}{3} = \frac{-15}{3}[/tex]
Divide..
x = -5
Let's check if it's correct;
So, to check, let's substitute the value of x to the x in the equation
5x + 12 = 2x - 3
5(-5) + 12 = 2(-5) - 3
-25 + 12 = -10 - 3
-13 = -13
It matched, therefore, the value of x is correct:))
