This is true.
If you solve the equation you get x = 24.
First, use the distributive property and multiply 2 by x and 4.
Now your equation is 2x + 8 - 12 = 44. Next, you add like terms so -12 + 8 is -4.
So 2x - 4 = 44
Now you can add 4 to the right and you get 48.
So 2x = 48. Lastly, divide by 2 and your answer is x = 24.
True.
