Question

what is 12-(x+3)=10 using the distributive property to solve equations

Answer 1

Using the distributive property, you distribute what is in front of the parenthesis. In this cause, it's a - in front of it, so imagine that there's a -1 in front of it. So:

12-1(x+3)=10, now distribute:
Can you figure it out now? :o)