Answer:
x=5
Step-by-step explanation:
3(x+4)-(2x+7)
use the disturbutive property
3x+12-(2x+7)
distrubute the - sign on the bracket number
3x+12-2x-7
combine the like terms
3x-2x= 1x which is just x
12-7=5
x=5
Answer:
x+5
Step-by-step explanation:
Distribute the 3 and distribute the minus sign (-1).
3(x + 4) - (2x + 7) = 3x + 12 - 2x - 7 = x + 5