Question

12- ( x-3 ) : 3 = 8

Answer 1

12 - (x - 3) : 3 = 8

(x - 3) : 3 = 12 - 8

( x - 3) : 3 = 4

x - 3 = 4 x 3

x - 3 = 12

x = 12 + 3

x = 15

Answer 2

12 - ( x - 3 ) : 3 = 8

( x - 3 ) : 3 = 12 - 8

( x - 3 ) : 3 = 4

( x - 3 ) = 4 x 3

x - 3 = 12

x = 12 + 3

x = 15