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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-04-02

Can the sum of two mixed numbers be equal to 2? Explain why or why not.

Asked by Marie340

Answer (3)

Let
x = 3 2 1 ​ y = − 1 2 1 ​
Find the sum of the mixed numbers x and y
( x + y ) = 3 2 1 ​ + ( − 1 2 1 ​ ) ( x + y ) = 2
therefore
the answer is
Yes, the sum of two mixed numbers be equal to 2 , only if you include a negative mixed number

Answered by calculista | 2024-06-24

No because mixed numbers need atleast a one and a fraction to be a mixed number. But if there was a fraction then it couldn't equal two, because of the 1's

Answered by MathG33k | 2024-06-24

The sum of two mixed numbers can indeed equal 2 when specific conditions are met. They can either both be positive or one can be negative. A clear example is adding 1 1/2 and 1/2 to get 2.
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Answered by calculista | 2024-09-30