Solve 1x-5 1/2 - ScanMath

Question

Simplify the expression

x - \frac{11}{2}

Evaluate

1 \times x - 5 \frac{1}{2}

Covert the mixed number to an improper fraction

More Steps

Convert the expressions

5 \frac{1}{2}

Multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number and add the numerator of the fraction

\frac{5 \times 2 + 1}{2}

Multiply the terms

\frac{10 + 1}{2}

Add the terms

\frac{11}{2}

1 \times x - \frac{11}{2}

Solution

x - \frac{11}{2}

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\frac{1}{2} (2 x - 11)

Evaluate

1 \times x - 5 \frac{1}{2}

Covert the mixed number to an improper fraction

More Steps

Convert the expressions

5 \frac{1}{2}

Multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number and add the numerator of the fraction

\frac{5 \times 2 + 1}{2}

Multiply the terms

\frac{10 + 1}{2}

Add the terms

\frac{11}{2}

1 \times x - \frac{11}{2}

Any expression multiplied by 1 remains the same

x - \frac{11}{2}

Solution

\frac{1}{2} (2 x - 11)

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x = \frac{11}{2}

Alternative Form

x = 5.5

Evaluate

1 \times x - 5 \frac{1}{2}

To find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0

1 \times x - 5 \frac{1}{2} = 0

Covert the mixed number to an improper fraction

More Steps

Convert the expressions

5 \frac{1}{2}

Multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number and add the numerator of the fraction

\frac{5 \times 2 + 1}{2}

Multiply the terms

\frac{10 + 1}{2}

Add the terms

\frac{11}{2}

1 \times x - \frac{11}{2} = 0

Any expression multiplied by 1 remains the same

x - \frac{11}{2} = 0

Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign

x = 0 + \frac{11}{2}

Solution

x = \frac{11}{2}

Alternative Form

x = 5.5

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