Question

Each deli sandwich made uses 1/4pound of turkey. Tyler started with 3 7/8pounds of turkey and now has 1 5/8pounds left. How many deli sandwiches did he make?

Answer 1

3 7/8 - 1/4x = 1 5/8

Change to improper fractions

31/8 - 1/4x = 13/8

Subtract 31/8 from both sides

-1/4 x = (13/8) - (31/8)

-1/4 = (-18/8)

Reduce (-18/8)

-1/4 x = (-9/4)

Multiply by -4 on both sides to clear the fraction

x = 9

He made 9 sandwiches

Answer 2

Answer:

3 7/8 - 1/4x = 15/8

Change to improper fractions 31/8 - 1/4x = 13/8

Subtract 31/8 from both sides

-1/4 x = (13/8) - (31/8)

- 1/4 = (-18/8)

Reduce (-18/8)

-1/4 x = (-9/4)

Multiply by -4 on both sides to clear the

fraction

x= 9

he made 9 sandwiches