Solve.

The quotient 2 over x plus the quotient 12 over x equals 7

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2/x + 12/x = 7

Combining the fractions:

(2 + 12) / x = 7
14 / x = 7

Now, multiply both sides by x:

14 = 7x

Divide both sides by 7:

14/7 = x
2 = x

Therefore, the solution is x = 2.