Answer:
x = -8
General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Brackets
- Parenthesis
- Exponents
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
Equality Properties
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Define
(x - 3) = -12
Step 2: Solve for x
- Add 3 to both sides: x = -8
