1. Distribute the 3 to the terms inside the parentheses: 2x−5=12x+15
2. Combine like terms on each side of the equation: 2x−12x=15+5
3. Simplify the equation: -10x=20
4. Divide both sides of the equation by -10: x=-2
Order the steps for solving the equation: 2x−5=3(4x+5)
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2x−5=3(4x+5)
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