Answer:
6.85
Step-by-step explanation:
6 17/20
Convert to improper fraction.
137/20
Divide.
= 6.85
Step-by-step explanation:
3x-47=65
3x=65+47
3x=112
x=37.3
Yes; his answer is correct.
John can do this by multiple ways, but most likely he just remembered this one. Here are some ways.
1. He used his fingers; he put 1 finger, then another finger, and got 2 fingers up. The answer is 2.
2. He remembered it; usually Kindergarteners learn this and this is very easy to remember.
3. He used the things around him; I have 1 crayon then add another, how many do I have? 2.