Solve for x 3x+5=2x+2

$3 x + 5 = 2 x + 2$

Step 1

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

Subtract $2 x$ from both sides of the equation.

$3 x + 5 - 2 x = 2$

Subtract $2 x$ from $3 x$ .

$x + 5 = 2$

Step 2

Move all terms not containing $x$ to the right side of the equation.

Subtract $5$ from both sides of the equation.

$x = 2 - 5$

Subtract $5$ from $2$ .

$x = - 3$