Question

What is the solution to the equation x + 16 1/4 = 64?

x = 4 1/4
x = 32 1/4
x = 36 3/4
x = 47 3/4

Answer 1

D. x = 47 3/4

Explanation:

x + 16 1/4 = 64

x + 16.25 = 64

x = 47.75 (47 3/4)

check:

47 3/4 + 16 1/4 = 64

64 = 64

It works!

Answer 2

D. x = 47 3/4

Explanation:

x + 16 1/4 = 64

x + 16.25 = 64

x = 47.75 (47 3/4)

check:

47 3/4 + 16 1/4 = 64

64 = 64

It works!