Question

5/2 x-1=x+ 1/4 .. 5/2 and 1/4 are fractions!

Answer 1

are you asking \[ \frac{5}{2} x - 1 = x + \frac{1}{4}\] ?

if so, the solution is,
\[ -1 - \frac{1}{4} = x-\frac{5}{2}x \]
\[-\frac{5}{4} = -\frac{3}{2}x\]
\[ x = \frac{5}{6}\]

Answer 2

yes! thank you