Answer:
x=-11
Step-by-step explanation:
12-4(x+2)=48
Subtract 12 from each side
12-12-4(x+2)=48-12
-4(x+2)=36
Divide by -4
-4(x+2)/-4=36/-4
x+2 = -9
Subtract 2
x+2-2 = -9-2
x = -11
12 - 4x - 8 = 48
4 - 4x = 48
-4x = 44
