SOLUTION: x+12=48 what is the variable number

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Question 20485: x+12=48 what is the variable number
Answer by pwac(253) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+12=48 you need to subtract 12 from both sides
x+12-12=48-12. 12's on left cancel each other out
x=36
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