SOLUTION: solve using addition property of equality x+5over 12 = 1 over 6

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Question 348562: solve using addition property of equality
x+5over 12 = 1 over 6

Answer by Jk22(389)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+5over 12 = 1 over 6 | + (minus 5 over 12)

x+5over12-5over12=1over6-5over12| multiply 1over6 by 2 up and down : 2over12

x=(2-5)over12 | same denominator, numerator can be added

x=-3over12 | simplify by 3

x=-1over4

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