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The discussion focuses on solving four algebra problems. The first problem, 1/4 - 12, simplifies to -47/4. The second problem, -18 + (-12), results in -30. For the third problem, substituting x = -15 into x + 29 gives a result of 14. Lastly, -3/4 - (-1/4) simplifies to -1/2.
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[h=3]Algebra homework help. Can you explain how to work it and then the answer?[/h] 1.) 1/4 - 12
2.) -18 + (-12)
3.) x + 29 for x = -15
4.) -3/4 - (-1/4)
 
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[h=3]Algebra homework help. Can you explain how to work it and then the answer?[/h] 1.) 1/4 - 12
2.) -18 + (-12)
3.) x + 29 for x = -15
4.) -3/4 - (-1/4)

This question was answered in a heartbeat by others but I'll still post the solution anyway. Will try to get more difficult questions in the future that are less likely to be answered.

1) [math]\frac{1}{4}-12 = \frac{1}{4} - \frac{48}{4}= \frac{-47}{4}[/math]

2) [math]-18+(-12)=-18-12=-30[/math]

3) [math]x + 29[/math] given $x=-15$. [math]-15+29=29-15=14[/math]

4) [math] \frac{-3}{4}- \frac{-1}{4}= \frac{-3}{4}+\frac{1}{4}=\frac{-2}{4}= - \frac{1}{2}[/math]
 
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