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

A. a = 1
B. a = 3 and one-half
C. a = 4
D. a = 4 and one-half

A - 2 1/2 = 1 1/2

Solve for A by adding 2 1/2 to both sides:

A = 1 1/2 + 2 1/2

A = 4

The answer is c. A = 4

Check: 4 - 2 1/2 = 1 1/2

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do not try to memorise the processes.

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7. apply maths to real world problems.