2-3(x-6)=12

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Solution for 2-3(x-6)=12 equation: 


Simplifying
2 + -3(x + -6) = 12

Reorder the terms:
2 + -3(-6 + x) = 12
2 + (-6 * -3 + x * -3) = 12
2 + (18 + -3x) = 12

Combine like terms: 2 + 18 = 20
20 + -3x = 12

Solving
20 + -3x = 12

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-20' to each side of the equation.
20 + -20 + -3x = 12 + -20

Combine like terms: 20 + -20 = 0
0 + -3x = 12 + -20
-3x = 12 + -20

Combine like terms: 12 + -20 = -8
-3x = -8

Divide each side by '-3'.
x = 2.666666667

Simplifying
x = 2.666666667

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