Answer:
-3
Step-by-step explanation:
4x - 5 + 2(x - 3) = 12x + 7
4x - 5 + 2x - 6 = 12x + 7
4x + 2x - 5 - 6 = 12x + 7
6x - 11 = 12x + 7
collect like terms
6x - 12x = 7 + 11
-6x = 18
-x = 3
x = -3
