Answer:
x = -2
General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS 
- Brackets 
 - Parenthesis 
 - Exponents 
 - Multiplication 
 - Division 
 - Addition 
 - Subtraction 
 
Equality Properties
Explanation:
Step 1: Define
-3(x - 2) = 12
Step 2: Solve for x
- Divide -3 on both sides: x - 2 = -4
 - Add 2 on both sides: x = -2