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To solve the equation \( 153x - 9 - 4 = 12 \), we first simplify the left side:
1. Combine the constants:
\[
153x - 9 - 4 = 153x - 13
\]
2. Set the equation equal to 12:
\[
153x - 13 = 12
\]
3. Add 13 to both sides to isolate the term with \( x \):
\[
153x = 12 + 13
\]
\[
153x = 25
\]
4. Divide both sides by 153 to solve for \( x \):
\[
x = \frac{25}{153}
\]
Thus, the value that completes the set of equations is:
\[
x \neq \frac{25}{153}
\]
which implies \( x \neq \frac{25}{153} \) to avoid any undefined solutions or contradictions in your equations.