SOLUTION: solve x-2 1/3 = 4 1/2 pls thanks

Question 244056: solve x-2 1/3 = 4 1/2
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First, convert the mixed number 2 1/3 to the improper fraction 7/3. How did I get 7/3? First multiply the denominator 3 by the whole part 2 to get 6. Now add the numerator 1 to 6 to get 7. This is the new numerator while the denominator remains the same. So 2 1/3=7/3. If you need more help with fraction conversion, check out this solver.

Apply the same logic to find that 4 1/2 = 9/2

So the equation x-2 1/3 = 4 1/2 then becomes

Start with the given equation.

Multiply both sides by the LCD to clear any fractions.

Distribute and multiply.

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

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Answer:

So the answer is which approximates to .

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