2(X+3)+4X=(-12)

Solution for 2(X+3)+4X=(-12) equation:

Simplifying
2(X + 3) + 4X = (-12)

Reorder the terms:
2(3 + X) + 4X = (-12)
(3 * 2 + X * 2) + 4X = (-12)
(6 + 2X) + 4X = (-12)

Combine like terms: 2X + 4X = 6X
6 + 6X = (-12)
6 + 6X = -12

Solving
6 + 6X = -12

Solving for variable 'X'.

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

Add '-6' to each side of the equation.
6 + -6 + 6X = -12 + -6

Combine like terms: 6 + -6 = 0
0 + 6X = -12 + -6
6X = -12 + -6

Combine like terms: -12 + -6 = -18
6X = -18

Divide each side by '6'.
X = -3

Simplifying
X = -3