3(-2x-1)=-12

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3(-2x-1)=-12

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
3(-2x-1)=-12

Reorder the terms in parentheses
+(-6x-3)=-12

Remove unnecessary parentheses
-6x-3=-12

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
-6x=-12+3

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-6x=-9

We divide both sides of the equation by -6 to get x. 
x=1.5

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