The first one is correct.
5/8 = 2/3 the entire box
Half of 2/3 is 1/3, and 2/3 + 1/3 = 1
So find half of 5/8 and add it to 5/8.
5/8 * 1/2 = 5/16
5/8 + 5/16
Change 5/8 to a fraction with a denominator of 16:
10/16 + 5/16 = 15/16
So the original weight is 15/16 pounds.
Answer:
E. Step 3
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 2:
2x + 18 = 4x + <u>28 + 2</u>
Step 3:
2x + 18 = 4x + <u>26</u>
She subtracted instead of adding (see bold and underline)
