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4x-48=-2\left(x+6\right)
Use the distributive property to multiply 4 by x-12.
4x-48=-2x-12
Use the distributive property to multiply -2 by x+6.
4x-48+2x=-12
Add 2x to both sides.
6x-48=-12
Combine 4x and 2x to get 6x.
6x=-12+48
Add 48 to both sides.
6x=36
Add -12 and 48 to get 36.
x=\frac{36}{6}
Divide both sides by 6.
x=6
Divide 36 by 6 to get 6.