Question

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x + 12 = -20
x = 32
x = 8
x = -32
x = -8

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate the variable x

Subtract 12 from both sides of the equation $x + 12=-20$. So $x+12 - 12=-20 - 12$.

Step2: Calculate the right - hand side

$-20-12=-32$, so $x=-32$.

Answer:

C. $x = -32$