How do you solve #x+5/12=-1/6#?

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Alan P.
Jun 30, 2016

#x=-7/12#

Explanation:

Given:
#color(white)("XXX")x+5/12=-1/6#

By multiplying everything (both sides) by #12# we can get rid of the fractions.
#color(white)("XXX")12x+5=-2#

Subtract #5# from both sides to isolate the #x# term.
#color(white)("XXX")12x=-7#

Divide both sides by #12#
#color(white)("XXX")x=-7/12#

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