3(x+2)=x-12

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


3(x+2)=x-12

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

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

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+3x+6=+x-12

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
+3x-1x=-12-6

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
+2x=-18

We divide both sides of the equation by 2 to get x. 
x=-9

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