That means the same as 3-17 so the answer is -14
x=0
let's solve your equation step-by-step
2(4x+3)-12=3x-6
(8x)+(6-12)=3x-6
8x-6=3x-6
subtract 3x from both sides.
8x-6-3x=3x-6-3x
5x-6+6=-6+6
5x=0
5x/5=0/5
x=0
I hope that helps you
Result:
{x<= -1 or x>= 4 and x belongs to real numbers}