-10=x+12 I have no idea what I am doing when it comes to algebra

Question

I am new to college and I haven't a clue about algebra. I get so confused with what to do. 

Answer 1

To solve for x,  you first have to get it on one side of the equation by itself.

 

For this problem, you can subtract 12 from each side:

 

-10 = x+12

-12       -12

____________

-22 = x