Question

so..my teacher NEEDS work from us so please don't put a random answer i need the work for that. thanks

Answer 1

Original Equation: s + 3 1/2 = 8 1/2

Subtract 3/12 from both sides: s + 3 1/2 - 3 1/2 = 8 1/2 - 3 1/2

Simplify: s = 5

So, A is the correct answer.

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