Let's start by simplifying the equation:
3x + 2(-4 - 3x) = 123x + (-8 - 6x) = 123x - 8 - 6x = 12-3x - 8 = 12
Now, we can isolate x by adding 8 to both sides:
-3x = 20
Finally, divide both sides by -3 to solve for x:
x = -20/3
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -20/3.
Let's start by simplifying the equation:
3x + 2(-4 - 3x) = 12
3x + (-8 - 6x) = 12
3x - 8 - 6x = 12
-3x - 8 = 12
Now, we can isolate x by adding 8 to both sides:
-3x = 20
Finally, divide both sides by -3 to solve for x:
x = -20/3
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -20/3.