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Equations with parentheses: decimals & fractions

Problem

Solve for f.
Give an exact answer.
9, f, equals, start fraction, 1, divided by, 2, end fraction, left parenthesis, 12, f, minus, 2, right parenthesis
f, equals
  • Your answer should be
  • a proper fraction, like 1, slash, 2 or 6, slash, 10
  • an improper fraction, like 10, slash, 7 or 14, slash, 8
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