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3\times 5+2=x+2
Multiply both sides of the equation by 5.
15+2=x+2
Multiply 3 and 5 to get 15.
17=x+2
Add 15 and 2 to get 17.
x+2=17
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
x=17-2
Subtract 2 from both sides.
x=15
Subtract 2 from 17 to get 15.