3(x+2)=-12

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


Simplifying
3(x + 2) = -12

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

Solving
6 + 3x = -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 + 3x = -12 + -6

Combine like terms: 6 + -6 = 0
0 + 3x = -12 + -6
3x = -12 + -6

Combine like terms: -12 + -6 = -18
3x = -18

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

Simplifying
x = -6

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