Solve x- ( 2 7/8)= - 1/2

Evaluate

x - (2 \frac{7}{8}) = - \frac{1}{2}

Covert the mixed number to an improper fraction

More Steps

x - \frac{23}{8} = - \frac{1}{2}

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

x = - \frac{1}{2} + \frac{23}{8}

Solution

More Steps

x = \frac{19}{8}

Alternative Form

x = 2.375

Solve the equation