3(x+1)=5(x-2)+7 First: you would distribute your number's You will get: 3x+3=5x-10+7 Next: Combine like terms You will get: 3x+3= 5x-3 Next: Add your -3 on both sides You will get: 3x+6=5x Next: Subtract your 3x on both sides You will get: 6= 2x Finally: You will divide each side by 2 Your answer would be: x= 3 HOPE THIS HELPS! ^_^
