Question

Solve the equation a minus 2 and one-half = 1 and one-half

Answer 1

A would equal 4 because you would first convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions, then move the constant to the right, and finally add the factions

a-2(1/2)=1(1/2)
a-(5/2)=(3/2)
a=(3/2)+(5/2)
a=4