Question

a + 3 1/2 = 5 helppppp​

Answer 1

Answer:

a = 1.5!

Step-by-step explanation:

We can combine 3 and 1/2 to get 7/2. Now we subtract 7/2 from both sides to get a = 5-7/2.  Since -7/2=-3.5, we get a = 1.5!

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

this question's answer is -10.5