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(-9x-3/4)+(2x+5/12) Im stuck and got an hour can I please get help

User Hasina
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Answer:

-9x-(3/4)+2x+(5/12)

-9x-(1/3)+2x

-7x-(1/3)

User String
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Answer:

-7x - 1/3

Explanation:

-Remove paranthesis, add the -9x + 2x to get the -7x
-Multiply the -3/4 fraction by 3/3 to get 9/12

- In the two fractions, add -9 +5 over 12 to get -4/12 which simplifies to -1/3

Final answer: -7x -1/3

User Domenick
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