12+(x+27)=83

Solve for x:

• 12 + (x + 27) = 83
• Expand: 12 + x + 27 = 83
• Combine constants: x + 39 = 83
• Subtract 39: x = 83 − 39 = 44

Check: 12 + (44 + 27) = 12 + 71 = 83, which is correct.

Answer: x = 44.