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3\left(x-1\right)+24=12+2\left(2x+3\right)
Multiply both sides of the equation by 12, the least common multiple of 4,6.
3x-3+24=12+2\left(2x+3\right)
Use the distributive property to multiply 3 by x-1.
3x+21=12+2\left(2x+3\right)
Add -3 and 24 to get 21.
3x+21=12+4x+6
Use the distributive property to multiply 2 by 2x+3.
3x+21=18+4x
Add 12 and 6 to get 18.
3x+21-4x=18
Subtract 4x from both sides.
-x+21=18
Combine 3x and -4x to get -x.
-x=18-21
Subtract 21 from both sides.
-x=-3
Subtract 21 from 18 to get -3.
x=3
Multiply both sides by -1.