Question

Write a story to match the equation: x + 2 1/2 = 10

Lin likes to bake batches of muffins and share them with friends and family. She needs 10 cups of flour for her next batch, but only has 2 1/2 cups left. How much more flour does she need?

Answer 1

She needs 15/2 cups of flour.

Explanation:

x+2 1/2=10

2 1/2=5/2

x+5/2=10

x=10-5/2

x=20/2-5/2=15/2