12-8(4-x)=4

To solve the equation \( 12 - 8(4 - x) = 4 \), follow these steps: 1. Distribute the \(-8\) across the terms inside the parentheses: \[ 12 - 8 \cdot 4 + 8 \cdot x = 4 \] This simplifies to: \[ 12 - 32 + 8x = 4 \] 2. Combine like terms on the left side: \[ -20 + 8x = 4 \] 3. Add 20 to both sides of the equation: \[ 8x = 24 \] 4. Divide both sides by 8: \[ x = 3 \] Thus, the solution is \( x = 3 \).