Answer
Every real number is a solution.
Work Step by Step
5x - 5 = 2(x + 1) + 3x - 7
Distribute:
5x - 5 = 2x + 2 + 3x - 7
Combine like terms:
5x - 5 = 5x - 5
Subtract 5x from both sides:
-5 = -5
The equation is always true, so every real number is a solution.