12 (5x+2) = 3 (6x+2) + 60 solve for x

12 (5x + 2) = 3 (6x + 2) + 60

60x + 24 = 18x + 6 + 60

60 x = 18x + 66 - 24

60x - 18x = 42

42x = 42

x = 1

12 (5x+2) = 3 (6x+2) + 60

60x+24=18x+6+60 (multiply first)

60x+24=18x+66 (add like numbers)

60x=18x+42 (take 24 from each side)

42x=42 (take 18x from each side)

You divide 42 by 42x

So 42:42x=1

x=1 is your answer