Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
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Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
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What is ?/? - 3/4 = 2/3
![The image shows a mathematical equation with a blank square representing a missing value:
\[ \square - \frac{3}{4} = \frac{2}{3} \]
The equation is asking to find the value of the square that, when 3/4 is subtracted from it, results in 2/3. This is a basic algebraic problem that involves solving for the unknown variable.
To solve for \(\square\), you can add \(\frac{3}{4}\) to both sides of the equation:
\[
\square = \frac{2}{3} + \frac{3}{4}
\]
Next, find a common denominator to add the fractions. The least common multiple of 3 and 4 is 12.
Convert the fractions:
\(\frac{2}{3} = \frac{8}{12}\)
\(\frac{3}{4} = \frac{9}{12}\)
Add them:
\[
\square = \frac{8}{12} + \frac{9}{12} = \frac{17}{12}
\]
Thus, the value of the square is \(\frac{17}{12}\).](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fc678e1e6-6cff-43e0-b340-f66c50ed791c%2F94f5f569-84e5-4c7a-8d64-3257eb18d939%2F696dyt_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:The image shows a mathematical equation with a blank square representing a missing value:
\[ \square - \frac{3}{4} = \frac{2}{3} \]
The equation is asking to find the value of the square that, when 3/4 is subtracted from it, results in 2/3. This is a basic algebraic problem that involves solving for the unknown variable.
To solve for \(\square\), you can add \(\frac{3}{4}\) to both sides of the equation:
\[
\square = \frac{2}{3} + \frac{3}{4}
\]
Next, find a common denominator to add the fractions. The least common multiple of 3 and 4 is 12.
Convert the fractions:
\(\frac{2}{3} = \frac{8}{12}\)
\(\frac{3}{4} = \frac{9}{12}\)
Add them:
\[
\square = \frac{8}{12} + \frac{9}{12} = \frac{17}{12}
\]
Thus, the value of the square is \(\frac{17}{12}\).
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