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36=3x-2\times 3
Multiply 3 and 12 to get 36.
36=3x-6
Multiply 2 and 3 to get 6.
3x-6=36
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
3x=36+6
Add 6 to both sides.
3x=42
Add 36 and 6 to get 42.
x=\frac{42}{3}
Divide both sides by 3.
x=14
Divide 42 by 3 to get 14.