Question

What is the answer for 26 = 5 1/2 x blank

Answer 1

`(52)/(11)`

Explanation:

First, write the mixed number as a fraction by understanding that 5 integers and 1/2 is the same as 5 integers plus 1/2 :
`5+(1)/(2) = (10)/(2) + (1)/(2)= (11)/(2)`

Now solve for the unknown in the equation:
`26 = (11)/(2) * x\\26*2 = 11*x\\52= 11* x\\x=(52)/(11)`