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X + 2 1/2 = 10 what does x equal

User Hpchavaz
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Answer:

x=15/2

Explanation:

x+2 1/2=10

x+2×2+1/2=10

x+4+1/2=10

x+5/2=10

x=10-5/2

x=15/2

decimal form: 7.5

User Peedi
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Answer:

x = 7 1/2

Explanation:

x + 2 1/2 = 10

subtract 2 1/2 from both sides of the equation:

x = 7 1/2

User Mark Needham
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