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Hey there! :)

Answer:

x = -7/12.

Explanation:

Given:


x + (5)/(12) = -(1)/(6)

Create a common denominator for each term:


(12x)/(12) + (5)/(12) = -(2)/(12)

Disregard the denominator:

12x + 5 = -2

Subtract 5 from both sides:

12x = -7

Divide both sides by 12:

x = -7/12.

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