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Question
Solve the following equation: x - 3 = `5 1/2`
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Solution
x - 3 = `5 1/2`
⇒ x - 3 + 3 = `5 1/2 + 3` ..(Adding 3 to both sides)
∴ x = `8 1/2`
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