SOLUTION: when doing addition for example x+1/4=2 what are the steps to solve I am having an issue when I get this point: x+1/4=2 x+1/4(-1/4)=2 +(-1/4) x+0= at

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Question 622972: when doing addition for example x+1/4=2 what are the steps to solve I am having an issue when I get this point: x+1/4=2
x+1/4(-1/4)=2 +(-1/4)
x+0= at this point I am not sure how to get the answer I know use the 1 distributive by multiplying what then add
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Congratulations! You have solved the problem.
x%2B%281%2F4%29+=+2 Subtract 1%2F4 from both sides.
x%2B%281%2F4%29-%281%2F4%29+=+2-%281%2F4%29 Perform the arithmetic.
x+=+13%2F4 Done!