The equation is .

Apply addition property of equality: If a = b then a + b = b + c.

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                   (Apply additive inverse property: )

                            (Add: )

Check:

To check the solution, substitute in original equation.

To add fractions the denominators must be equal.

Find the least common denominator (LCD).

Multiples of 2: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12,.............

Multiples of 3: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18............

The least common multiple of 2, and 3 is 6.

Rewrite each fraction with a common denominator of 6.

The statement is true.

To graph the solution on the number line:

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• First draw the number line
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• Mark a dot at on the number line
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The value of .