Question

how do I solve 8x - 4x - 60 = -12

Answer 1

8x - 4x - 60 = -12                   Original Problem.
4x - 60 = -12                          Subtract.
4x = 48                                  Add 60 to each side.
x = 12                                    Divide each side by 4.

Answer: x = 12

Answer 2

In order to solve this equation there is a series of steps you need to go through:

8x - 4x - 60 = -12

First let's combine the like terms

4x - 60 = -12

Now let's isolate x.

4x = 48

Solve for x.

x = 12

Your answer should be x = 12