40-7(x)=12

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40-7(x)=12

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
40-7(x)=12

Reorder the terms in parentheses
40+(-7x)=12

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+40-7x=+12

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
-7x=+12-40

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-7x=-28

We divide both sides of the equation by -7 to get x. 
x=4

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