Choice A is the correct answer. This inequality requires distribution on both sides before isolating the variable.

1. Distribute: $4x - 12 < 2x + 10$
2. Subtract 2x: $4x - 2x - 12 < 10$, giving $2x - 12 < 10$
3. Add 12: $2x < 22$
4. Divide by 2: $x < 11$

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Choice B is incorrect because it reverses the inequality direction without justification. Choice C is incorrect because it might result from adding 12 and 10 incorrectly or dividing prematurely. Choice D is incorrect because it combines wrong value and wrong direction.