Solve for x .

Question

−12+x=48 (1 point)
Responses

x=−60
x equals negative 60

x=−36
x equals negative 36

x=60
x equals 60

x=36
x equals 36
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Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-12 + x = 48\), you can isolate \(x\) by adding 12 to both sides:

\[ x = 48 + 12 \]

\[ x = 60 \]

So, the solution is:

x = 60 (or "x equals 60").