Let's solve the equation step-by-step:
The given equation is:
[tex]\[
x - 12 = -4
\][/tex]
To isolate [tex]\(x\)[/tex], we will add 12 to both sides of the equation. This is because we want to eliminate the [tex]\(-12\)[/tex] term on the left-hand side.
Adding 12 to both sides gives:
[tex]\[
x - 12 + 12 = -4 + 12
\][/tex]
Simplifying both sides, we get:
[tex]\[
x = 8
\][/tex]
Thus, the value of [tex]\(x\)[/tex] is:
[tex]\[
x = 8
\][/tex]
Therefore, the correct answer is:
[tex]\[
\boxed{8}
\][/tex]
