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5x-7x-\left(-4\right)-2=5-\left(3x+2\right)
To find the opposite of 7x-4, find the opposite of each term.
5x-7x+4-2=5-\left(3x+2\right)
The opposite of -4 is 4.
-2x+4-2=5-\left(3x+2\right)
Combine 5x and -7x to get -2x.
-2x+2=5-\left(3x+2\right)
Subtract 2 from 4 to get 2.
-2x+2=5-3x-2
To find the opposite of 3x+2, find the opposite of each term.
-2x+2=3-3x
Subtract 2 from 5 to get 3.
-2x+2+3x=3
Add 3x to both sides.
x+2=3
Combine -2x and 3x to get x.
x=3-2
Subtract 2 from both sides.
x=1
Subtract 2 from 3 to get 1.