🎓 GED Exam Prep

Solve for x: 5x - 12 = 2x + 9

A x = 3

B x = 7

C x = -3

D x = -7

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Subtract 2x from both sides to get 3x - 12 = 9. Add 12 to both sides: 3x = 21. Finally, divide by 3: x = 7.