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3 1/2-2 5/9 subtract. Simplify if needed.

User Daryn
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Answer:

38.5

Explanation:

Lets say, first number = x


Second number = 3x+7


Total = 49



(x)+(3x+7)= 49


4x+7 = 49


4x = 42


x = 42/4


x= 10.5



x= 10.5


3x+7 = 3(10.5)+7 = 38.5



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User Nbar
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3 1/2-2 5/9= 0.94444444444


User Shayan Nahrvar
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