Question

Write and solve an equation that represents the value of x.
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| \ (x - 7 ) degrees
/43 degrees \
| \
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Answer 1

To represent the situation described, we can assume that the 43 degrees and the angle \( (x - 7) \) degrees are part of a geometric figure, possibly involving triangles or angles around a point. Without additional context, I will make a reasonable assumption that the angles are supplementary, meaning they add up to 180 degrees.

Here's the equation based on that assumption:

\[
43 + (x - 7) = 180
\]

Now, let's solve the equation for \( x \):

1. Combine the terms on the left side:

\[
43 + x - 7 = 180
\]

2. Simplify the left side:

\[
x + 36 = 180
\]

3. Subtract 36 from both sides:

\[
x = 180 - 36
\]

4. Finally, compute the result:

\[
x = 144
\]

Thus, the solution for \( x \) is:

\[
\boxed{144}
\]