Question

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

Answer 1

i will give medal

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

okay @tkhunny

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

okay thanks

Answer 7

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

Answer 8

okay