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 \( x \):
- Combine the terms on the left side:
\[ 43 + x - 7 = 180 \]
- Simplify the left side:
\[ x + 36 = 180 \]
- Subtract 36 from both sides:
\[ x = 180 - 36 \]
- Finally, compute the result:
\[ x = 144 \]
Thus, the solution for \( x \) is:
\[ \boxed{144} \]