We want to solve for c, the number of coins Thomas had in his pocket. The equation that models this situation is 1/4c = 16.
To solve for c, we can multiply both sides of the equation by 4 to get rid of the fraction:
(1/4)(4c) = 16(4)
c = 64
Therefore, Thomas had 64 coins in his pocket.
Thomas put 1/4 of the c coins he had in his pocket into the jar under his bed. He put 16 coins into the jar. The equation that models this situation is 1/4c = 16. How many coins did Thomas have in his pocket?
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