1. Combine like terms on both sides
2x+5x-7 =10-3+3x
7x-7=7+3x
2. Subtrace either 7x or 3x on both sides
7x-3x-7=7=3x-3x
4x-7=7
3. Add 7 to both sides
4x -7+7=7+7
4x=14
4. Then divide by 4 on both sides
4x/4=14/4
x=7/2
