Question

Solve and check.

7 and 3/4=x/8

A.1/4


B.62


C.1/62


D.4

Answer 1

I can help!(:

Answer 2

ok

Answer 3

Okay, so what do you think the first step is?

Answer 4

divide

Answer 5

Why do you think we should divide?

Answer 6

cause it is almost the same as the last one and you told me i should divide the numbers they give you

Answer 7

The first thing we should do is turn the mixed number 7 and 3/4 into a fraction.

Answer 8

C?

Answer 9

ok

Answer 10

No^ please don't just throw out random guesses. And @doopy I'll help you convert it

Answer 11

Dont take my word. Please don't.

Answer 12

So, to convert it into a fraction you have to multiply the denominator by 7 and then add 3 to what you get.

Answer 13

Liv, Ill let you take care of it but just know that I can do wutever I want..

Answer 14

Okay, I'm just trying to help.

Answer 15

31

Answer 16

Correct! @doopy

Answer 17

But we keep the denominator the same, so it would be 31/4. Do you understand so far?

Answer 18

yes

Answer 19

Okay, do you know what we do next?

Answer 20

no i am terrible with fractions

Answer 21

Remember we still have the x/8 so keep that in mind for when we are solving for the final answer.

Answer 22

And don't worry, I used to be terrible with them, but they aren't so hard once you get the hang of them.(:

Answer 23

ok thanks

Answer 24

So, notice how we now have 31/4=x/8, right?

Answer 25

yes

Answer 26

What do you have to multiply 4 by to get 8?

Answer 27

2

Answer 28

Correct! Now do you see what we're gonna do with 31?

Answer 29

multiply by 2

Answer 30

Correct!! So, what is 31*2?

Answer 31

62

Answer 32

Correct again! Now you have your answer!! x=62. B is the correct answer.(: Awesome job. And tag me if you have any other questions. I'm happy to help ^~^