solve for x.

-12 + x = 48

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To solve for \( x \) in the equation:

\[ -12 + x = 48 \]

we can isolate \( x \) by adding 12 to both sides of the equation:

\[ x = 48 + 12 \]

Simplifying the right side gives:

\[ x = 60 \]

So, the solution is:

\[ x = 60 \]