Question

2x - 1 1/2 = 31

solve the equation for the variable

Answer 1

x=16 1/4

Explanation:

2 - 1/2 = 1/2

31 / 1/2 = 15 1/2

Check Answer:

(2 x 16 1/4)- 1 1/2

32 1/2 - 1 1/2

=31

Sooo:

x=16 1/4

Answer 2

x=16 1/4

Explanation:

is that a 11/2 or a 1 1/2? the answer i put was for 1 1/2