x+34=1 7/12

Answer 1

To solve for x, we first need to convert the mixed number 1 7/12 into an improper fraction.

1 7/12 = (12*1 + 7) / 12 = 19/12

So the equation becomes:

x + 34 = 19/12

Next, we need to isolate x by subtracting 34 from both sides:

x = 19/12 - 34

To subtract these two fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator for 12 and 1 is 12.

x = 19/12 - 34/1 (multiplying 34 by 12/12 to get a common denominator)

x = 19/12 - 408/12

Now subtract the numerators:

x = (19 - 408) / 12
x = -389 / 12

Therefore, x = -389/12