Order the steps for solving the equation: 2x−5=3(4x+5)

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Step 1: Distribute the 3 on the right side of the equation, resulting in: 2x - 5 = 12x + 15.

Step 2: Subtract 12x from both sides of the equation to isolate the variable: 2x - 12x - 5 = 12x - 12x + 15, which simplifies to -10x - 5 = 15.

Step 3: Add 5 to both sides of the equation to move the constant term to the other side: -10x - 5 + 5 = 15 + 5, resulting in -10x = 20.

Step 4: Divide both sides of the equation by -10 to solve for x: (-10x)/-10 = 20/-10, simplifying to x = -2.