I don’t understand how to do this! Could you help me step by step, please?

Answer: x=12
Step-by-step explanation: Combine Multiplied terms into a single fraction: 3 = 18 - 5/4 x 3 = 18 - -5/4x
Find common denominator: 3= 18+ -5/4x 3= 4 x 18/4 + -5x/4
Combine fractions with common denominator: 3= 4 x 18/4 + -5x/4 3=4 x 18/- 5x/4