Answer:
1. Mary's mother gave her ten dollars to spend at the Market. Mary then spends two and a half dollars on her favorite candy. Mary wants to know how much money she has left.
2. x represents the amount of money Mary has remaining.
3. x + 2 1/2 = 10
(sub tract 2 1/2 from each side)
x = 7 1/2
Explanation: