Answer:
x = 45
Step-by-step explanation:
First, we need to use the distributive property on both sides of the equation. We multiply the number outside of the parentheses by every term inside the parentheses.
3(x - 7) = 2(x - 12)
3x - 21 = 2x - 24
From here, we solve for x.
3x - 21 = 2x - 24
x - 21 = 24 (Subtract 2x from both sides)
x = 45 (Add 21 to both sides)
