Answer:
x = -4
Step 1: Take all the constants on one side and the variables on the other.
(2 × x) + 12 = 4
=> (2 × x) = 4 - 12
(2 × x) = -8
Step 2: Divide 2 both sides to isolate 'x'.
=> [tex]\frac{2x}{2}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{-8}{2}[/tex]
=> x = -4
Hoped this helped.