Question

solving fraction equations:  Write the solution in simplest form

 

6 1/4 = z + 1 5/8

Answer 1

Answer:4 5/8 = z Simplify

Answer 2

6 1/4 = z + 1 5/8
6 1/4 - 1 5/8 = z + 1 5/8 - 1 5/8 Isolate variable
6 2/8 - 1 5/8 = z Least common denominator
4 5/8 = z Simplify