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?

Question

calculusxy · Answer

what are the option?

anonymous · Answer

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

calculusxy · Answer

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