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Answer: 1/12
Discussion:
We solve 5/12 + x = 1/2 for x. Begin by subtracting 5/12 from each side
5/12 - 5/12 + x = 1/2 - 5/12
0 +x = 6/12 - 5/12 (as 1/2 = 6/12)
So x = 1/12
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