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21 October, 14:17

1/4 + 1/2 + x = - 3/4

Solve for x.

(1/4 is one fourth, 1/2 is one half, - 3/4 is negative three fourths)

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  1. 21 October, 14:31
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    x = - 7/4

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Identify the LCD (it is 4) and mult. all terms of the given equation by it:

    1 + 2 + 4x = - 3

    Then: 4x = - 3 - 2 - 1, or 4x = - 7. Therefore, x = - 7/4.
  2. 21 October, 14:43
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    1/4 + 1/2 + x = - 3/4

    get a common denominator 1/4

    1/4 + 2/4 + x = - 3/4

    combine like terms

    3/4 + x = -3/4

    subtract 3/4 from each side

    x = - 3/4 - 3/4

    x = - 6/4

    divide top and bottom by 2

    x = - 3/2

    x = - 1 1/2

    Answer : x = - 1 1/2
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