Question

Solve 6+ 1/4a=3 for a.

Answer 1

a = 12

Explanation:

1. Subtract 6 from both sides.

6 + 1/4a = 3

-6 -6

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1/4a = -3

2. Multiply both sides by 4 to cancel out the 1/4.

1/4a = -3

x4 = x4

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a = -12

ANSWER: a = 12