12=-4 (-6x-3) + 2x work it out for me and tell me how many solutions

12 = - 4 (-6x - 3) + 2x

Distribute the - 4 on the right side.

12 = 24x + 12 + 2x

Combine like terms on the right side.

12 = 26x + 12

Subtract 12 from both sides.

0 = 26x

Divide both sides by 26

0 = x

Switch sides.

x = 0

There is one solution.