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?
Choose one answer.
a. Subtract two and one-half from both sides; three and one-third
b. Add two and one-half to both sides; eight and one-third
c. Subtract five and five-sixths from both sides; three and one-third
d. Add five and five-sixths to both sides; eight and one-third

Answer 1

A.