Let's distribute and simplify both sides of the equation:
8 - 4x = -54 + 12x
Now, let's gather like terms:
16x = -62
Dividing by 16 on both sides, we get:
x = -62/16
Thus, x = -3.875
Let's distribute and simplify both sides of the equation:
8 - 4x = -54 + 12x
Now, let's gather like terms:
16x = -62
Dividing by 16 on both sides, we get:
x = -62/16
Thus, x = -3.875