Question

Solve the equation. Then check your solution.

1 1/4 = a + 3/8

a. 7/8
b. - 1/2
c. - 7/8
d. 1 5/8​

Answer 1

19/8 is the ans or your question is wrong

Answer 2

The answer is

`(7)/(8)`

Explanation:

Let's solve!

`1 (1)/(4) = a + (3)/(8) \\ ( - (3)/(8) \: \: \: = - \:(3)/(8) )/( (7)/(8) = a)`