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4-\left(x+2\right)-2\left(x+3\right)+12x=0
Multiply both sides of the equation by 4, the least common multiple of 4,2.
4-x-2-2\left(x+3\right)+12x=0
To find the opposite of x+2, find the opposite of each term.
2-x-2\left(x+3\right)+12x=0
Subtract 2 from 4 to get 2.
2-x-2x-6+12x=0
Use the distributive property to multiply -2 by x+3.
2-3x-6+12x=0
Combine -x and -2x to get -3x.
-4-3x+12x=0
Subtract 6 from 2 to get -4.
-4+9x=0
Combine -3x and 12x to get 9x.
9x=4
Add 4 to both sides. Anything plus zero gives itself.
x=\frac{4}{9}
Divide both sides by 9.