Question

What is wrong with the following equation: 8 + (6/2) = 17 - 5

Answer 1

8+6/2=17-5

We can start by reducing the fraction using basic division.

Remember, numerator divided by denominator.

6 \ 2 = 3.

Rewrite the equation-

8+3=17-5

It doesn’t matter which side of the equal sign you start with, but in this case I started with the right hand.

8+3= 11

Rewrite-

11=17-5

Now subtract.


17-5=12

Write the equality.

11=12.

This is false.

11≠12.