Twelve less than a number is the same as 12 times the number increased by 4

x = - 16 / 11

Explanation:

Twelve Less Than A number: x - 12

Is The Same As: =

Twelve Times The Number: 12x

Increased By Four: + 4

x - 12 = 12x + 4

Subtract 12x from both sides

x - 12 - 12x = 12x + 4 - 12x

-11x - 12 = 4

Add 12 to both sides

-11x - 12 + 12 = 4 + 12

-11x = 16

Divide both sides by - 11

-11x / - 11 = 16 / - 11

x = - 16 / 11