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1x-4-3x+2=12
Multiply both sides of the equation by 9, the least common multiple of 9,3.
-2x-4+2=12
Combine 1x and -3x to get -2x.
-2x-2=12
Add -4 and 2 to get -2.
-2x=12+2
Add 2 to both sides.
-2x=14
Add 12 and 2 to get 14.
x=\frac{14}{-2}
Divide both sides by -2.
x=-7
Divide 14 by -2 to get -7.