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5x+20+7x-2=90
Use the distributive property to multiply 5 by x+4.
12x+20-2=90
Combine 5x and 7x to get 12x.
12x+18=90
Subtract 2 from 20 to get 18.
12x=90-18
Subtract 18 from both sides.
12x=72
Subtract 18 from 90 to get 72.
x=\frac{72}{12}
Divide both sides by 12.
x=6
Divide 72 by 12 to get 6.