Question

Which of the following shows the step necessary to solve the equation x plus two and one-half equals five and five-sixths and its correct solution?

Answer 1

what are the option?

Answer 2

Subtract two and one-half from both sides; three and one-third

Add two and one-half to both sides; eight and one-third

Subtract five and five-sixths from both sides; three and one-third

Add five and five-sixths to both sides; eight and one-third

Answer 3

It is to be option A because you need to subtract since it is the inverse of addition.