-3(x-12)=15

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Solution for -3(x-12)=15 equation:


Simplifying
-3(x + -12) = 15

Reorder the terms:
-3(-12 + x) = 15
(-12 * -3 + x * -3) = 15
(36 + -3x) = 15

Solving
36 + -3x = 15

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-36' to each side of the equation.
36 + -36 + -3x = 15 + -36

Combine like terms: 36 + -36 = 0
0 + -3x = 15 + -36
-3x = 15 + -36

Combine like terms: 15 + -36 = -21
-3x = -21

Divide each side by '-3'.
x = 7

Simplifying
x = 7

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