Question

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x + 2 1/2 8

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

To solve the equation x + 2 1/2 = 8, we need to isolate x on one side.

First, we can convert 2 1/2 to a single fraction. The number 2 represents 2 whole units, and 1/2 represents half of a unit. So, 2 1/2 can be written as 2 + 1/2, which is equal to 2.5.

The equation can now be rewritten as:
x + 2.5 = 8

To isolate x, we subtract 2.5 from both sides of the equation:
x + 2.5 - 2.5 = 8 - 2.5
x = 5.5

Therefore, the solution to the equation x + 2 1/2 = 8 is x = 5.5.

Answer 2

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x + 2 1/2 < 8

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

To solve the inequality x + 2 1/2 < 8, we can follow similar steps as before.

First, let's convert 2 1/2 to a single fraction. The number 2 represents 2 whole units, and 1/2 represents half of a unit. So, 2 1/2 can be written as 2 + 1/2, which is equal to 2.5.

The inequality can now be rewritten as:
x + 2.5 < 8

To isolate x, we subtract 2.5 from both sides of the inequality:
x + 2.5 - 2.5 < 8 - 2.5
x < 5.5

Therefore, the solution to the inequality x + 2 1/2 < 8 is x < 5.5.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Apologies for the incorrect response.

To solve the inequality x + 2 1/2 < 8, we can follow these steps:

First, let's convert 2 1/2 to a single fraction. The number 2 represents 2 whole units, and 1/2 represents half of a unit. So, 2 1/2 can be written as 5/2.

The inequality can now be rewritten as:
x + 5/2 < 8

To isolate x, we can subtract 5/2 from both sides of the inequality:
x + 5/2 - 5/2 < 8 - 5/2
x < 16/2 - 5/2
x < 11/2

Therefore, the solution to the inequality x + 2 1/2 < 8 is x < 11/2.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Apologies again for the incorrect response.

To solve the inequality x + 2 1/2 < 8, we can follow these steps:

First, let's convert 2 1/2 to a decimal. The number 2 represents 2 whole units, and 1/2 represents half of a unit. So, 2 1/2 can be written as 2.5.

The inequality can now be rewritten as:
x + 2.5 < 8

Subtracting 2.5 from both sides of the inequality:
x < 8 - 2.5
x < 5.5

Therefore, the solution to the inequality x + 2 1/2 < 8 is x < 5.5.