Answer
$x=4$
Work Step by Step
$5(2x+1)=12x-3$
$5(2x)+5(1)=12x-3$
$10x+5=12x-3$
$5=12x-10x-3$
$5=2x-3$
$5+3=2x$
$8=2x$
$\frac{8}{2}=x$
$4=x$
Check the answer.
5(2(4)+1)=12(4)-3
5(8+1)=48-3
5(9)=45
45=45
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