Adding Fractions

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  Determine the value of x that makes the equation true.

  
  

  x	+	1	=	7
  		3		12

  
  

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  STEP 1: Get the value of x on one side of the equation.

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  First, subtract 1/3 from both sides of the equation. The x on the left side is now equivalent to whatever is on the other side of the equation.

  
  

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  STEP 2: Determine the values after subtracting from both sides.

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  After subtracting from both sides, the right side is now x, while the left side is 3/12.

  
  

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  STEP 3: Simplify if necessary.

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