"4x" is the same thing as 4 being multiplied by x. So 4 * x.
Well, since we know that x = 16, and since x is the only term on the left side of the equation, we can just multiply both sides by 4 to find 4x.
4 * x = 16 * 4
4x = 64.
X= 16. So do 4x16. That would be 64.
Since it has gone that far...it would be right not to be his/ her friend any more.
By e-mail, face to face or just give him/ her a card.