Question

1. \\(\frac{12 + x}{-7} = -4\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply both sides by -7

$$\frac{12+x}{-7} \times (-7) = -4 \times (-7)$$
Simplify to get: $12 + x = 28$

Step2: Subtract 12 from both sides

$$12 + x - 12 = 28 - 12$$
Simplify to isolate $x$.

Answer:

$x = 16$