Question

Show work & explain steps! :D Medal will be given!
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Answer 1

\[\frac{ 2x + 1 }{ 3 } - \frac{ x - 5 }{ 4 } = \frac{ 1 }{ 2 }\]

Answer 2

First we need to find a common denominator for the fractions. To do that we have to find the l.c.m of 3, 4 nd 2. what do u think is the l.c.m? @Firejay5

Answer 3

12

Answer 4

ya. good.:) Nw what do you get when u multiply each fractions by 12.

Answer 5

the denominators cancel out

Answer 6

what remains after they cancel?

Answer 7

the numerator

Answer 8

8x + 4 - 3x - 15 = 6

Answer 9

is it -15?

Answer 10

+ 15

Answer 11

ya:)

Answer 12

Does the sign change when your multiplying/dividing or subtracting/adding???

Answer 13

it is
\[-12*\frac{ x-5 }{ 4 }=-3(x-5)=-3*x-3*(-5)=-3x+15\]
Does this help?

Answer 14

so what ever sign