(-2)&2
= (-2 + 1)×(2 - 2)
= (-1)×0
= 0
x&5 = 12
(x + 1)×(5 - 2) = 12
3(x + 1) = 12
x + 1 = 12÷3
x + 1 = 4
x = 4 - 1
x = 3