SOLUTION: -5/6q-(q-1/2)=1/4(q+1)

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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation


Multiply both sides by the LCM of 12. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)



Distribute and multiply



Combine like terms on the left side


Subtract 6 from both sides


Subtract 3q from both sides


Combine like terms on the left side


Combine like terms on the right side


Divide both sides by -25 to isolate q



Reduce

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Answer:
So our answer is (which is in decimal form)

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