x + 1 2/5 = 3

Question

what's the solution

Answer 1

First, we want to convert this mixed number into fraction.

 

1 2/5 = 7/5

 

 

x + 7/5 = 3

 

 

Subtract 7/5 on both sides of equation to isolate x.

 

x = 3 - (7/5)

 

x = (15/5) - (7/5)

 

x = 8/5