5x - (2x - 1) = 2
Distribute the - sign.
5x - 2x + 1 = 2
Combine like terms.
3x + 1 = 2
Subtract 1 from both sides.
3x = 1
Divide both sides by 3
x = 1/3 or 0.33
The 4 is in the tenth place...so you have to look at the number beside it to see if you round up or down. It's a 6, which is greater than 5 so you round up.
3.5
Answer:
11 dimes and 4 nickles
Step-by-step explanation:
