can any one help me with this one step equation
x-5and5 over 8=3 and 1over 2
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
what is the question?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
(x-5)+5/8 = 3+(1/2)????
OpenStudy (anonymous):
fractions
does that help
OpenStudy (anonymous):
(x-5 5/8)=3 1/2???????????????/
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
ya
OpenStudy (anonymous):
so, 5 5/8 is a mixed number?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
sooo add 5 5/8 to each side?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
yes
OpenStudy (anonymous):
x=39/8
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
but dont we have to make it in to a mixed number
OpenStudy (anonymous):
you can have improper fraction first/.
OpenStudy (anonymous):
ok
OpenStudy (anonymous):
do you get it now?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
yes thank you
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
you are welcome.
OpenStudy (anonymous):
wait what is the final answer
OpenStudy (anonymous):
x=39/8
OpenStudy (anonymous):
but you have to make it a mixed number after though .right....
OpenStudy (anonymous):
ah, yeah the answer is 4 and 7/8
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