Question

2(x-1) greater than -12

Answer 1

2(x-1)>-12
/2           /2
x-1>-6
 +1  +1
x>-5

Answer 2

Hey there! :D

2(x-1)>-12

Use the distributive property. 

2*x= 2x  2*-1= -2

2x-2>-12

Add two to the other side. 

2x>-10

Divide both sides by 2.

x>-5 <== solution

I hope this helps!
~kaikers