Solve the equation 3x−7=2x+5

Question

.(1 point)
Responses

x=12
x is equal to 12

x=−12
x is equal to negative 12

x=7
x is equal to 7

x=−7

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 3x - 7 = 2x + 5 \), we can follow these steps:

1. Isolate \( x \) on one side: \[ 3x - 2x = 5 + 7 \]

2. Simplify both sides: \[ x = 12 \]

So the solution is \( x = 12 \).

Therefore, the correct response is: x=12 (or x is equal to 12).