Question

Evaluate 6x - 3, when x = 2 1/4

Answer 1

21/2 in fractions or 10.5 in decimals

Explanation:

6(2 1/4)-3 multiply the denominator with the whole number 2 and add 1

6x 9/4-3 reduce the number with the gratest common factor 2

3 x 9/2-3 when dealing with fraction just multiply denominator

27/2-3 the denominator will stay the same always

21/2 Calculate the difference

Answer 2

10.5

Explanation:

Plug in 2 1/4

10.5 or 10 1/2