The value of x for which the expressions 12 - 6x and 4x + 2 becomes equal is:

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Given:

The expressions are 12 - 6x and 4x + 2.

Formula used:

To find the value of x for which the expressions become equal, we set them equal to each other:

Expression 1 = Expression 2

Calculations:

⇒ 12 - 6x = 4x + 2

⇒ 12 - 2 = 4x + 6x  

⇒ 10 = 10x

⇒ x = 1

The correct answer is Option (3).

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