Question

solve for q.
\\( q + 1 \frac{1}{3} = 8 \frac{5}{6} \\)
write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.
\\( q = \square \\)
submit

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate q by subtracting $1\frac{1}{3}$

$q = 8\frac{5}{6} - 1\frac{1}{3}$

Step2: Convert to improper fractions

$q = \frac{53}{6} - \frac{4}{3}$

Step3: Get common denominator

$q = \frac{53}{6} - \frac{8}{6}$

Step4: Subtract the fractions

$q = \frac{53-8}{6} = \frac{45}{6}$

Step5: Simplify the fraction

$q = \frac{15}{2} = 7\frac{1}{2}$

Answer:

$7\frac{1}{2}$ or $\frac{15}{2}$