Question

What is the solution to the equation k- 4 3/4 = 8 1/4

Answer 1

k = 13

Explanation:

`k - 4 (3)/(4) = 8 (1)/(4)`

To solve first change the mixed number to an improper fraction

That's

`4 (3)/(4) = (19)/(4)`

`8 (1)/(4) = (33)/(4)`

So we now have

`k - (19)/(4) = (33)/(4)`

Move the fraction to the right side of the equation

That's

`k = (33)/(4) + (19)/(4)`

Since they have the same denominator we can add them directly

We have

`(33)/(4) + (19)/(4) = (52)/(4) = 13`

we have the final answer as

k = 13

Hope this helps you