Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Putting value of x = 1
5(x + 2) - 12 + 3
5((1) + 2) - 9
5(3) - 9
15 - 9
6
x = 4
x = 175/7
Combining the like terms in 4x-14+3x=161, we get
7x = 175, and so:
5x+x=42
6x=42
x=7