Here are the following justifications:
Given: -2 (x-1) +12=4x-6
Distribute property = -2x+2+12=4x-6
Combine like terms= -2x+14=4x-6
Transpose = -2x = 4x – 20
Addition or Subtraction Property of Equality = -6x = -20
Division property of equality = x = 20/6
Simplify = x = 10/3