MHB Find the Number When 2 and 12 Subtract the Number are Equal

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To find the number x where the product of 2 and x equals 12 minus x, the equation 2x = 12 - x is established. By adding x to both sides, the equation simplifies to 3x = 12. Dividing both sides by 3 yields x = 4. Thus, the number that satisfies the condition is 4.
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The product of 2 and a number is the same as 12 subtract the number. Find the number.

If you could please help me with this, thank you.
 
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Call that number "x". Then "the product of 2 and a number" is 2x. "12 subtract the number" is 12- x. They are the same: 2x= 12- x.

To solve for x, start by adding x to both sides. What do you get?
 

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