3x−7−2x+5=6

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To solve the equation 3x - 7 - 2x + 5 = 6, combine like terms:

3x - 2x - 7 + 5 = 6

Simplifying the left side of the equation:

x - 2 = 6

To isolate x, add 2 to both sides of the equation:

x - 2 + 2 = 6 + 2

Simplifying both sides:

x = 8