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OpenStudy (ashy98):

can someone help me with this equation ?!?!?!

OpenStudy (ashy98):

\[\frac{ x+2 }{ 3 }=0.5???\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Multiply the 2 sides by 3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You will get x+2 = 1.5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can you finish it now?

OpenStudy (ashy98):

maybe, let me work it out

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What do you have to do to have only x in the left side?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the number positive or negative you add to 2 to get 1.5?

OpenStudy (ashy98):

im not really sure

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is 2-.5?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You have 2 dollars, I take away 1/2 dollar, how much is left with you?

OpenStudy (ashy98):

sorry i wasnt on but is -3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-.5 + 2 = 1.5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So x=?

OpenStudy (ashy98):

- \[\frac{ 1 }{ 2 }\] is the answer

OpenStudy (ashy98):

-1/2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-1/2 is the answer

OpenStudy (ashy98):

awesome(:

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