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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what are the steps to solve x+2 1/2 = 5 5/6

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i will give medal

OpenStudy (tkhunny):

First, write it sensibly. Is that \(x + (2 + 1/2) = (5 + 5/6)\)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay @tkhunny

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i just want to know what steps like do u add both sides or subract both sides

OpenStudy (tkhunny):

Zeroth: The RIGHT steps are the ones that YOU understand. Give it a go and see what makes sense to you. Second, get rid of the ridiculous mixed fractions. Change to improper fractions - a thousand times more useful.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay thanks

OpenStudy (tkhunny):

Third, THEN you can worry about subtracting 5/2 from both sides.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay

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