-3(x-4)=5x-12

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Solution for -3(x-4)=5x-12 equation:


-3(x-4)=5x-12

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
-3(x-4)=5x-12

Reorder the terms in parentheses
+(-3x+12)=5x-12

Remove unnecessary parentheses
-3x+12=+5x-12

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
-3x-5x=-12-12

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-8x=-24

We divide both sides of the equation by -8 to get x. 
x=3

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