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Sure! Let's fill in the blanks based on the steps involved in simplifying the expression (5/6x + 1/9) - (4/9 - x).
1. Use the **distributive** property to remove grouping symbols.
2. Identify **like terms**.
3. Rewrite using properties of operations, if necessary.
4. **Combine like terms**.
So the completed sentences would read:
1. Use the **distributive** property to remove grouping symbols.
2. Identify **like terms**.
3. Rewrite using properties of operations, if necessary.
4. **Combine like terms**.
This approach leads us to the simplified form of the expression, which is \( \frac{11}{6}x - \frac{1}{3} \).