Solve for x. 3x−7−2x+5=6

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To solve for x, we need to combine like terms and isolate x.

3x - 7 - 2x + 5 = 6

(3x - 2x) + (-7 + 5) = 6

x - 2 = 6

Next, we will isolate x by adding 2 to both sides:

x - 2 + 2 = 6 + 2

x = 8

Therefore, x = 8.