Answer: x = -24
Step-by-step explanation:
1. (12) x/12 + (12) 1/3 = (12) -5/3 (multiply both sides of the equation by 12)
2. x + 4 = -20
3. x = -20 - 4 (move the constant to the right by subtracting 4 on both sides)
4. x = -20 - 4
5. x = -24 (add the numbers together)
