Answer: x = -24
Explanation:
X/12 + 1/3 = -5/3
Find the LCM of the left hand side of the equation:
x + 4/12 = -5/3
Then cross multiply
3(x + 4) = -5/3
Open the bracket
3x + 12 = - 60
Subtract 12 from both sides of the equation
3x + 12 - 12 = -60 - 12
3x = -72
Divide both sides by 3
x = -72/3
x = -24
Check:
-24/12 + 1/3 = -5/3
Find the LCM of the left hand side of the equation
-24 + 4/12 = -20/12
Divide by a common factor of 4
-20/12 = -5/3