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x-5-2x+2=2\left(3-x\right)
Use the distributive property to multiply -2 by x-1.
-x-5+2=2\left(3-x\right)
Combine x and -2x to get -x.
-x-3=2\left(3-x\right)
Add -5 and 2 to get -3.
-x-3=6-2x
Use the distributive property to multiply 2 by 3-x.
-x-3+2x=6
Add 2x to both sides.
x-3=6
Combine -x and 2x to get x.
x=6+3
Add 3 to both sides.
x=9
Add 6 and 3 to get 9.