1. Given (12+3)x, we can sum the numbers in the parenthesis to get 15x
2. Given 12x+3x, we can factor x to get (12+3)x and get the same as 1.
3. Given (12+3x)x, we have to distribute the x and we have 
4. This expression is already simplified.
Answer:
So the answer is -7
Step-by-step explanation:
2z + 8 = −6
2z + 8 -8 = -6 -8 ( add - 8 for both sides)
2z = -14
2z/2 = -14/2 (divide both sides by 2)
z = - 7
So the answer is -7