To solve for the equation -2x+5=4x-7, you first have to isolate the variable X on one side and bring the rest to the other side
-2x+5=4x-7
Add 2x on both sides
5=6x-7
Isolate X by adding 7 on both sides
12=6x
Solve for X by dividing by 6 on both sides
x=12/6
x=2