Which value of x makes the following equation true?

3 (x - 4) - 12 = 2 (x - 6) + 5

x = 17

Step-by-step explanation:

3 (x - 4) - 12 = 2 (x - 6) + 5

3x - 12 - 12 = 2x - 12 + 5

3x - 24 = 2x - 7

3x - 2x = - 7 + 24

x = 17

x=17

Step-by-step explanation:

3 (x - 4) - 12 = 2 (x - 6) + 5

Distribute

3x - 12 - 12 = 2x-12 + 5

Combine like terms

3x-24 = 2x - 7

Subtract 2x from each side

3x-2x - 24 = 2x-2x-7

x-24 = - 7

Add 24 from each side

x-24+24 = - 7+24

x = 17