B
First you have to change 2 1/2 into 5/2
To multiply fractions use the method
Keep Change Flip
5/2 x 3/1 =15/2
Which simplifies to 7 1/2
Cut five inches to creat the least amount of unused cardboard.
Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
First, isolate x. To do that add 3.5 to each side
x - 3.5 = -3.1
+3.5 +3.5
x= 0.4