Question

x+8-2=12 how do I solve

Answer 1

8-2=6
x+6=12
subtract 6 from both sides.
x=6

Answer 2

you want to solve for x, alright??

Firstly.... combine like terms (8-2=6)

x+6=12

then subtract 6 from both sides

x+6-6=12-6

simplify ...

x = 6


That's it....

I hope you got the idea