I need to solve for x but I don't know how

Answer:
x=16
Step-by-step explanation:
first i set up the problem (7x+5)+(5x-17)=180
then i combined like terms 12x-12=180
then i added 12 on both sides 12x=192
finally i divided by 12 on both sides x=16
Hopefully this is correct and helps!!