[tex]\huge\boxed{\text{C)}\ 2}}[/tex]
Start with the original equation.
[tex]5x+2=12[/tex]
Subtract [tex]2[/tex] from both sides.
[tex]5x=10[/tex]
Divide both sides by [tex]5[/tex].
[tex]\large\boxed{x=2}[/tex]
Answer: C) 2
Step-by-step explanation: The first step is to subtract 2 from both sides. This leaves you with 5x=10. Lastly, you divide both sides by 5. You end up with x=2
