Is it possible to solve this specific modulo equation?

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So I have this equation:

$$x_1 + x_2 + 20 + 10 + 12 = 384 \pmod{31}$$

Is there any way to calculate $x_1$ and $x_2$ without knowing one of them or is that impossible?

Thanks in advance.

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Note that your equation is equal to $$x_1+x_2+42=384\pmod{31},$$ and then also equal to $$x_1+x_2=342 \pmod{31}.$$ Since $342 = 1 \pmod{31},$ the equation you have to solve is $$\boxed{x_1 + x_2 = 1 \pmod{31}}$$ and that's a very easier one to see clear solutions.