Question 704479
{{{12-3(x+2)=x+8}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{12-3x-6=x+8}}} Distribute.



{{{-3x+6=x+8}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-3x=x+8-6}}} Subtract {{{6}}} from both sides.



{{{-3x-x=8-6}}} Subtract {{{x}}} from both sides.



{{{-4x=8-6}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-4x=2}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(2)/(-4)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-4}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-1/2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-1/2}}} 





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