Explanation: Step 1) Add 4 to each side of the equation to isolate the x term while keeping the equation balanced: 12 x − 4 + 4 = 32 + 4 12 x − 0 = 36 12 x = 36 Step 2) Divide each side of the equation by 12 to solve for x while keeping the equation balanced: 12 x 12 = 36 12 12 x 12 = 3 x = 3
