Question 602575
{{{12-2x=6x-4(x+5)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{12-2x=6x-4x-20}}} Distribute.



{{{12-2x=2x-20}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{-2x=2x-20-12}}} Subtract {{{12}}} from both sides.



{{{-2x-2x=-20-12}}} Subtract {{{2x}}} from both sides.



{{{-4x=-20-12}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-4x=-32}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-32)/(-4)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-4}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=8}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=8}}}