Question

How do you solve `13\frac{1}{4}x=2\frac{1}{2}`?

Answer 1

`x = 10/53`

Explanation:

I would think that the fractions are intended as mixed numbers, although they are not generally used in Algebra

`(53x)/4 = 5/2`

As there is one fraction on each side of the equal sign, you can cross multiply

`x = (4xx5)/(53xx2)`

`x = (cancel4^2xx5)/(53xxcancel2)`

`x = 10/53`