Answer: [tex]x=\Large\boxed{-3}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given expression
[tex]7+2x+12=x+16[/tex]
Combine like terms
[tex]7+12+2x=x+16[/tex]
[tex]19+2x=x+16[/tex]
Subtract 19 on both sides
[tex]19+2x-19=x+16-19[/tex]
[tex]2x=x-3[/tex]
Subtract x on both sides
[tex]2x-x=x-3-x[/tex]
[tex]x=\Large\boxed{-3}[/tex]
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