How to solve 5/2 + 2.5

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$7.5\div2+2.5$$

$6.25$

Expand $\frac{7.5}{2}$ by multiplying both numerator and the denominator by $10$.

$$\frac{75}{20}+2.5$$

Reduce the fraction $\frac{75}{20}$ to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out $5$.

$$\frac{15}{4}+2.5$$

Convert decimal number $2.5$ to fraction $\frac{25}{10}$. Reduce the fraction $\frac{25}{10}$ to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out $5$.

$$\frac{15}{4}+\frac{5}{2}$$

Least common multiple of $4$ and $2$ is $4$. Convert $\frac{15}{4}$ and $\frac{5}{2}$ to fractions with denominator $4$.

$$\frac{15}{4}+\frac{10}{4}$$

Since $\frac{15}{4}$ and $\frac{10}{4}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{15+10}{4}$$

Add $15$ and $10$ to get $25$.

$$\frac{25}{4}$$

$\frac{5 ^ {2}}{2 ^ {2}} = 6\frac{1}{4} = 6.25$