Question

30 = 26 - a/6
a=________

Answer 1

Answer: -24

Explanation:

-24/6 = -4

26 - (-4) = 26+4

26+4

=30

Answer 2

Answer: a = -24

Explanation:

For this problem, we need to solve for a:

30 = 26 - a/6

lets subtract 26 from both sides

4 = -a/6

let’s multiply by 6 to cancel out the 6 in the denominator

24 = -a

Finally, we need a to be positive so multiply both sides by -1

a = -24