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2x - 1 1/2 = 31

solve the equation for the variable

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Answer:

x=16 1/4

Explanation:

2 - 1/2 = 1/2

31 / 1/2 = 15 1/2

Check Answer:

(2 x 16 1/4)- 1 1/2

32 1/2 - 1 1/2

=31

Sooo:

x=16 1/4

User Jarrett Meyer
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Answer:

x=16 1/4

Explanation:

is that a 11/2 or a 1 1/2? the answer i put was for 1 1/2

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