Question

Solve the equation x + 16 1/4 = 64

Answer 1

First, turn the mixed fraction 16 1/4 into a improper fraction. It would become 65/4
x+65/4=64
Next, I would multiply the entire equation by 4 to get rid of the fraction
It would become 4x+65=256
Now solve for X
4x=191
x=191/4
x=47.75

Answer 2

Hello!

If you switch the equation around b moving it to the other side, it becomes:
 64 - 16 1/4 = x

Notice that the sign changes when moved. + 16 1/4 to - 16 1/4

64 - 16 1/4

Change 64 to a mixed number so that it will be easier to subtract.

64 = 63 4/4

Now, subtract

63 4/4 - 16 1/4 = 47 3/4

Answer ⇒ $47 \frac{3}{4}$