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At a family reunion, 3 siblings get together with their respective families. Omar's family represents a quarter of the attendees; Michael's family represents the third part; and Fernando's family is made up of 5 people. How many people attend the meeting?

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Answer: The solution is T=12

Step-by-step explanation: Let's denote the total number of people attending the family reunion as "T."

1. Omar's family represents a quarter of the attendees:

Omar's family = T / 4 people

2. Michael's family represents the third part:

Michael's family = T / 3 people

3. Fernando's family is made up of 5 people:

Fernando's family = 5 people

The total number of people attending the meeting is the sum of the three families:

Total attendees = Omar's family + Michael's family + Fernando's family

Total attendees = (T / 4) + (T / 3) + 5

Since we're trying to find the value of "T" (total attendees), we can set up an equation based on the given information:

Total attendees = (T / 4) + (T / 3) + 5

To solve for "T," we can find a common denominator for the fractions and then solve the equation. The common denominator for 4 and 3 is 12.

Multiplying the first fraction by 3/3 and the second fraction by 4/4, we get:

Total attendees = (3T / 12) + (4T / 12) + 5

Combining the fractions:

Total attendees = (3T + 4T) / 12 + 5

Simplifying the fraction:

Total attendees = (7T / 12) + 5

Now, we want to solve for "T":

(7T / 12) + 5 = T

Multiply both sides of the equation by 12 to eliminate the fraction:

7T + 60 = 12T

Subtract 7T from both sides:

60 = 5T

Divide both sides by 5:

T = 12 Therefore, 12 people are attending the family reunion.