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Answer:


x = 14

Explanation:

To find x, the following equation is generated given the available information:


((x + 7) + x))/(x + 7) = (12 + 8)/(12)


(2x + 7)/(x + 7) = (20)/(12)


(2x + 7)/(x + 7) = (5)/(3)

Cross multiply


3(2x + 7) = 5(x + 7)


6x + 21 = 5x + 35

Collect like terms


6x - 5x = - 21 + 35


x = - 21 + 35


x = 14

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