To solve the equation, we first need to simplify both sides:
12 - 3x = 8 - 4(2x - 6)
12 - 3x = 8 - 8x + 24
Next, we combine like terms:
-3x + 3x + 8x = 8 + 24 - 12
8x = 20
Then, we divide both sides by 8:
8x/8 = 20/8
x = 2.5
So, the solution to the equation is x = 2.5.
12 - 3x = 8 - 4(2x - 6)
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