Provide an appropriate response.A math teacher asked her students to solve the following equation: 
x + 5 = 
x + 
Tom started by subtracting 5 from both sides. Is this a valid way to begin? Michelle started by multiplying both sides by 12. Is this a valid way to begin? Which method would you recommend and why?
What will be an ideal response?
Subtracting 5 from both sides and multiplying both sides by 12 are both valid ways of starting. Multiplying both sides by 12 to clear the fractions first will make the computations easier.
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Determine if the two fractions are equivalent.
and 
A. equivalent B. not equivalent
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Solve the equation.12(6c - 6) = 7c - 6
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Perform the indicated operation and write the answer in simplest form.
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