What is the solution to 12x+3=7?

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The solution is x=-2/3.

You can solve for x by isolating it on one side of the equation:

12x + 3 = 7

Subtract 3 from both sides:

12x = 4

Divide both sides by 12:

x = 4/12

Reduce the fraction to get:

x = 1/3

Alternatively, you could divide both sides by 12 before subtracting 3:

12x/12 + 3/12 = 7/12

Simplify:

x + 1/4 = 7/12

Subtract 1/4 from both sides:

x = 7/12 - 1/4

Find a common denominator:

x = (7/12)*(2/2) - (1/4)*(3/3)

x = 14/24 - 3/12

x = 11/24

However, the question specifically asks for the solution, so x=-2/3 is the correct answer.
x=1/3
I apologize, you are correct. The solution is x=1/3, not x=-2/3. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.
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Yes, I'm sorry for my mistake earlier. Thanks for correcting me.