3 (x-2) |=12 what is x

Multiply the bracket by 3

3 (x-2) = 12

3 (x) - 3 (2) = 12

3x-6 = 12

Move - 6 to the other side. Sign changes from - 6 to + 6.

3x-6+6 = 12+6

3x = 18

Divide by 3 for 3x and 18

3x/3 = 18/3

x = 6

Check answer by using substitution method

3 (x-2) = 12

3 (6-2) = 12 (Multiply the bracket by 3)

18-6 = 12

12 = 12

Answer : x = 6