question\nsolve for x:\n10x + 7 = 5x + 12

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 5x from both sides

$10x + 7-5x=5x + 12-5x$ $5x + 7=12$

Step2: Subtract 7 from both sides

$5x+7 - 7=12 - 7$ $5x = 5$

Step3: Divide both sides by 5

$\frac{5x}{5}=\frac{5}{5}$ $x = 1$

Answer:

$x = 1$