Answer:
It doesn't. x = 22 271 201
Step-by-step explanation:
You are going to need a calculator no matter how you do it.

(a) The direct method

(b) The indirect method

3x9=27
21/3 = 7
so
7+27x9+5
27x9=243
243+7+5
answer is 255
-12 + 3x + 2 = 5x - 10 - 8x
-10 + 3x = -3x -10
-10 + 6x = -10
6x = 0
x = 0