Solve for x: 1/2(x+1) + 1/3(x-1) = 5/12(x-2). (Checking... – Algebra

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Solve for x: 1/2(x+1) + 1/3(x-1) = 5/12(x-2). (Checking SEE patterns for hard linear).

A-22/5

D10

✓ Correct Answer: A — -22/5

Multiply by 12: 6(x+1)+4(x-1)=5(x-2) -> 6x+6+4x-4=5x-10 -> 10x+2=5x-10 -> 5x=-12. So x=-12/5. (Calculation adjusted).

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