Answer
x=5
Work Step by Step
7-5x+8+2x+4x-3=2+3$\times$5
First combine like terms
(7+8-3)+(-5x+2x+4x)=2+3$\times$5
12+x=2+3$\times$5
Then multiply
12+x=2+(15)
Then subtract 12 from both sides.
x=2+15-12
x=17-12
x=5
Check the answer.
7-5(5)+8+2(5)+4(5)-3=2+3$]times$5
7-25+8+10+20-3=2+15
(-18)+8+10+20-3=17
(-10)+10+20-3=17
(0)+20-3=17
20-3=17
17=17
