4 (x+3)= -3 (x-2)

I know the problem I am having comes from the -3 part of the equation, but I can't get that side written correctly.
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4(x + 3) = -3(x - 2)

distribute on both sides:

4x + 12 = -3x + 6

add 3x to both sides:

7x + 12 = 6

subtract 12 from both sides:

7x = -6

divide both sides by 7:

x = -6/7
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