Cancel \(3\).
Break down the problem into these 2 equations.
Solve the 1st equation: \(x-5=2\).
Solve the 2nd equation: \(-(x-5)=2\).
Remove parentheses.
\[-x+5=2\]
Regroup terms.
\[5-x=2\]
Subtract \(5\) from both sides.
\[-x=2-5\]
Simplify \(2-5\) to \(-3\).
\[-x=-3\]
Multiply both sides by \(-1\).
\[x=3\]
Collect all solutions.
