A friend of mine has a math problem. She has the answer key but what the book is saying is the answer is totally confusing. So here's the question: 2 5/2-2 3/2. I came up with 1 but the answer the book gives is 2 3/2. I just don't get it and math is one of my best subjects. Can any of you help and explain how you got your answer.
TIA
vicky1125
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i got one also, give me a few i'm calling my MOH she's a math teacher.
gip32680
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Thank you. Please let me know because this is driving me insane. Lol
vicky1125
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she said the answer is 1. books aren't always right.
gip32680
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THANK YOU!!! At least I know I'm not crazy!!! Lol
stefandken
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yup its 1
vicky1125
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no we're not crazy, but the book is!
EsquireBride
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The answer is definitely one - you can FM me if you want my math qualifications The answer in the book doesn't even make sense. try adding 2 3/2 and 2 3/2 and you obviously don't get 2 5/2.
smrsun
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Yup, it is 1. A lot of my teacher edition books have errors.
I tried solving it a few ways. 1 each time
gip32680
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Thank you so much ladies.I've it so many ways but I still came to the answer 1. I told my friend she needs to bring it to the attention of her professor beacause it's not a good way to learn if the books are wrong. Especially if you don't know how to do it to begin with.
