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What's the Value of X in 1/2 + X = 5/6

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Answer:

x = 1/3

Explanation:

1/2 + X = 5/6

collecting the like terms

X = 5/6 - 1/2

making one fraction on the left side by taking the common denominator

X = (5 - 3)/6

X = 2/6

devide the numerator and denominator by 2, you get

X = 1/3

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