Question

I’ve been solving linear equations.

What does this mean and how do I leave my answer in fraction form?

Answer 1

X=3/2

A.) 2x + 5 = 8
-5 -5

2x=3
— —
2. 2

Word explanation:

2X +5 =8

Subtract five from both sides

Now you have: 2X = 3

The next step would be to divide both sides by two, so you would get X alone hence, isolating the variable.

Since you are supposed to leave your answer in fraction form, in this scenario your answer would be three over two

3
—
2

Only because you’re supposed to divide both sides by two.

2x divided by 2 = X

X= 3/2