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Solve for x:

7 + 3 = 41 - 51 + 12
a. x = 5
b. x = -26
c. x = 13
d. x = -17

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Final answer:

The equation provided, 7 + 3 = 41 - 51 + 12, is incorrect as it simplifies to 10 = 2, which is not true. There is also no presence of variable x in the given equation.

Step-by-step explanation:

We need to solve for x in the equation 7 + 3 = 41 - 51 + 12. However, there seems to be a misunderstanding here as x is not present in the equation provided. Also, the equation does not equate to a correct answer since on the left-hand side, we have 7 + 3 which sums to 10, and on the right-hand side, we have 41 - 51 + 12, which simplifies to -10 + 12, and thus 2. Therefore, the equation 7 + 3 = 41 - 51 + 12 is incorrect because it simplifies to 10 = 2, which is a false statement. If x is supposed to be a part of the equation, please provide the correct equation including x.

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