Question

Solve for xx. Express your answer as a proper or improper fraction in simplest terms.

-1/3= 5/12x-2/3

Answer 1

-1/3 = 5/12x - 2/3 Add 2/3 to both sides

1/3 = 5/12x Divide by 5/12

1/3 / 5/12 = x

x = 0.8 or 4/5

Answer 2

4/5

Explanation:

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