I need help like right now its do tomorrow 1st period and can you explain it to me please and thanks
6 3/4 +x= 5 1/2
subtract 6 3/4 from each side
x = 5 1/2 - 6 3/4
get a common denominator
x = 5 2/4 - 6 3/4
take larger - smaller and take the sign of the larger
x = -(6 3/4 - 5 2/4)
x = - 1 1/4
Choice C
Answer:
The answer is C, -1 1/4
Step-by-step explanation:
This is EASY! Do not sweat it!
If the answer is 5 1/2 and one of the numbers is 6 3/4
(5 1/2= x + 6 3/4)
You need to add a number to the given, (6 3/4) to get the given sum, (5 1/2).
In this example, the only number that can be added to 6 3/4 to get a sum of 5 1/2 is -1 1/4. This is clear because 6 3/4 is GREATER than 5 1/2, so you would need a negative number added to 6 3/4 to bring it down to your sum.
6 3/4 - 1 1/4 = 5 2/4 OR 5 1/2