. Solve the following equation for x:

-5 = 3m - 14+12

x =

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To solve for \( x \) in the equation \( -5 = 3m - 14 + 12 \), we first simplify the right-hand side:

\[ -5 = 3m - 14 + 12 \]

Combine the constant terms \( -14 + 12 \):

\[ -14 + 12 = -2 \]

So the equation simplifies to:

\[ -5 = 3m - 2 \]

Next, we add \( 2 \) to both sides to isolate the term with \( m \):

\[ -5 + 2 = 3m \]

This results in:

\[ -3 = 3m \]

Now, to solve for \( m \), divide both sides by \( 3 \):

\[ m = -1 \]

Since you asked to solve for \( x \), it appears that \( x \) is not actually present in the original equation provided. The final answer we found is for \( m \):

\[ m = -1 \]

If you meant to solve for \( x \) itself in a different equation or context, please provide the relevant information.