Solve using Combining Like Terms (CLT)

69 - 12x - x = 4

65 - 13x

Step-by-step explanation:

To combine like terms, you have to the numbers together only if they have an x. So in this case, - 12x minus x would be - 13x. And for the others, just subtract 69 (nice) by 4. That will pull the 4 to the other side. Thus, your final equation will be 65 - 13x