6x +12 - 3x = 70
6x-3x+12= 70
3x+12= 70
move +12 to the other side
sign changes from +12 to -12
3x+12-12=70-12
3x= 58
divide by 3 for both sides
3x/3=58/3
x=58/3 or x=19 1/3
Answer: x=58/3 or x=19 1/3
