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Clearing Fractions and the Distributive Property

When using the strategy of clearing fractions to solve an equation, such as 12x+5=12\frac{1}{2}x + 5 = 12, the Distributive Property requires you to multiply the entire side of the equation by the Least Common Denominator (LCD). State the rule regarding which specific terms in the equation must be multiplied by the LCD to maintain the equality.

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