Isolate x term: First, we need to isolate the term containing x on one side of the equation.−36=−43+(x/12)Add 43 to both sides to move the constant term to the left side.−36+43=−43+43+(x/12)
Calculate sum: Now, calculate the sum on the left side of the equation. 7=(12x)
Get rid of denominator: To find the value of x, we need to get rid of the denominator 12. We do this by multiplying both sides of the equation by 12.7×12=(12x)×12
Perform multiplication: Perform the multiplication on both sides.84=x
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