Explanation

To solve the equation, we need to simplify both sides of the equation by expanding and combining like terms.

Then, we can isolate the variable.

1. Expand the expressions on both sides of the equation:

3x + 12 - 2 = 4x - 6 + 5

3x + 10 = 4x -1

2. Move all terms involving  to one side of the equation:

3x - 4x = -1 -10

-x = -11

3. Solve by dividing both sides by -1:

 x = -11/-1

x = 11