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Solve x - 1/4 = 1/2 for x

User Thran
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Answer:

x = 3/4

Explanation:

common denominator

x-1/4=2/4

addition property of equality

x=3/4

User Ian Lundberg
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Answer:

x = 3/4

Explanation:

Simply add 1/4 to both sides of the equation to isolate x and to get your answer.

x = 1/4 + 1/2

x = 1/4 + 2/4

x = 3/4 or 0.75

User Alykoshin
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