Question 639480
 How do you work with fractions when used as such, X+1/4=-1/2
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Step 1, be clear about what you want to do.
X+1/4=-1/2  solve for x (probably)
Subtract 1/4 from both sides
x = -1/2 - 1/4
x = -2/4 - 1/4
x = -3/4