15X-2=12X-17

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Solution for 15X-2=12X-17 equation:


Simplifying
15X + -2 = 12X + -17

Reorder the terms:
-2 + 15X = 12X + -17

Reorder the terms:
-2 + 15X = -17 + 12X

Solving
-2 + 15X = -17 + 12X

Solving for variable 'X'.

Move all terms containing X to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-12X' to each side of the equation.
-2 + 15X + -12X = -17 + 12X + -12X

Combine like terms: 15X + -12X = 3X
-2 + 3X = -17 + 12X + -12X

Combine like terms: 12X + -12X = 0
-2 + 3X = -17 + 0
-2 + 3X = -17

Add '2' to each side of the equation.
-2 + 2 + 3X = -17 + 2

Combine like terms: -2 + 2 = 0
0 + 3X = -17 + 2
3X = -17 + 2

Combine like terms: -17 + 2 = -15
3X = -15

Divide each side by '3'.
X = -5

Simplifying
X = -5

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