12+(x+37)=83

Solve the equation: 12 + (x + 37) = 83

• Combine terms: x + 12 + 37 = 83 → x + 49 = 83
• Subtract 49: x = 83 − 49 = 34

Check: 12 + (34 + 37) = 12 + 71 = 83, which is correct.

Answer: x = 34.