Choice Ahoice D is the correct answer.

1. Start with the equation: $3(x - 2) = 15$
2. Distribute the 3: $3x - 6 = 15$
3. Add 6 to both sides: $3x = 15 + 6$
4. Simplify: $3x = 21$
5. Divide by 3: $x = 7$
6. Verify: $3(7 - 2) = 3(5) = 15$ ✓

Choice Ahoice B is incorrect because this results from subtracting 2 from 5 (if divided first): $5-2=3$. But it's $x-2=5$, so $x=7$.

Choice Ahoice C is incorrect because this is the value of $x-2$ (if you divide 15 by 3).

Choice Ahoice C is incorrect because this results from adding 2 to 15? No, maybe $3x = 27$?