To solve the equation \(10x - 4 = 50x + 12\), follow these steps:
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Move all terms involving \(x\) to one side of the equation and constant terms to the other side. Start by subtracting \(10x\) from both sides:
\[ -4 = 50x - 10x + 12 \] \[ -4 = 40x + 12 \]
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Next, subtract \(12\) from both sides:
\[ -4 - 12 = 40x \] \[ -16 = 40x \]
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Divide both sides by \(40\) to solve for \(x\):
\[ x = \frac{-16}{40} \]
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Simplify the fraction:
\[ x = \frac{-2}{5} \]
So, the solution is: \[ x = -\frac{2}{5} \]