Answer:
x=7
Explanation:
First, you need to expand the brackets.
8x-12=6x+2
Next, you need to get x on one side by subtracting 6x from both sides.
8x-12-6x=6x+2-6x (2x-12=2).
Now, add 12 to both sides of the equation
2x-12+12=2+12 (2x=14).
And finally, divide both sides by 2.
2x÷2=14÷2 (x=7)