Question

X-5/2 =9 solve for x

Answer 1

 Best Answer:  (x - 5)^2 = 9 
x - 5 = ±√9 
x = 5 ± 3 
x = 2, 8

Answer 2

First u have to move the -5/2 to the other side. Sou add 5/2 to -5/2, which cancels out. Then ur stuck with x=9+5/2. Next u solve. 9+2.5=11.5. so ur answer is 11.5