solve the equation
2(x-1)=5/2
2(x-1)=5/2
2x - 2 = 5/2
2x = 2 5/2
2x = 4 1/2
x = 2 1/4
To prove it, substitute 2 1/4 in your original problem.
2(x-1)=5/2
2x - 2 = 5/2
2x = 2 5/2
2x = 4 1/2
x = 2 1/4
To prove it, substitute 2 1/4 in your original problem.