Question

Solve for x :4 1/3 - x = 2 3/4

Answer 1

3/2

Explanation:

To get x we need to isolate it

First, subtract both sides by 4 1/3

-x=2 3/4- 4 1/4

Find LCD

-x= 2 9/12- 4 3/12

Multiply both sides by -1

x=-2 9/12 +4 3/12

x=1 1/2 or 3/2