Solve for x x+2x-6=-12+2x

$x + 2 x - 6 = - 12 + 2 x$

Step 1

Add $x$ and $2 x$ .

$3 x - 6 = - 12 + 2 x$

Step 2

Move all terms containing $x$ to the left side of the equation.

Subtract $2 x$ from both sides of the equation.

$3 x - 6 - 2 x = - 12$

Subtract $2 x$ from $3 x$ .

$x - 6 = - 12$

Step 3

Move all terms not containing $x$ to the right side of the equation.

Add $6$ to both sides of the equation.

$x = - 12 + 6$

Add $- 12$ and $6$ .

$x = - 6$