Answer:
[tex]x = 10[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]x(2+2)+5x-12=x(4+4)-2 \\ x(4) + 5x - 12 = x(8) - 2 \\ 4x + 5x - 12 = 8x - 2 \\ 9x - 12 = 8x - 2 \\ 9x - 8x = 12 - 2 \\ x = 10[/tex]
