Question

2x - 1/2 = 2/7

Answer 1

Eliminate the denominators first to make the problem simpler

Answer 2

how do i do that plz?

Answer 3

you know how to add 1/2 and 2/7?

Answer 4

no

Answer 5

2x=(11/14) rest you solve

Answer 6

ok so when adding fractions you need to find the greatest common denominator, in this case, 2 and 7 are in the denomiators

Answer 7

14

Answer 8

2 and 7 have 14 in common

Answer 9

so, you would write 7/14 + 4/14

Answer 10

which is?

Answer 11

11/14

Answer 12

yep now you have to get rid of the 2x by dividing the left and right side of the equation by 2

Answer 13

2x=11/14

Answer 14

if you divide left side by 2 you are left with x=11/14

Answer 15

and when you divide right side by 2 you get this

Answer 16

when we divide two fractions you have to multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction

Answer 17

so 2 11/14?

Answer 18

let me draw it again

Answer 19

11/28

Answer 20

yes, he explained brilliantly, and you learned it beautifully

Answer 21

nice you got it @mlbach !!!!!

Answer 22

thank you so much for explaining!

Answer 23

no problem, glad to help!!