Evaluate 5x+12=5x-7

$5 x + 12 = 5 x - 7$

Move all terms containing $x$ to the left side of the equation.

Subtract $5 x$ from both sides of the equation.

$5 x + 12 - 5 x = - 7$

Combine the opposite terms in $5 x + 12 - 5 x$ .

Subtract $5 x$ from $5 x$ .

$0 + 12 = - 7$

Add $0$ and $12$ .

$12 = - 7$

Since $12 \neq - 7$ , there are no solutions.

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