Question

Solve negative a minus seven eighths equals two thirds for a.

a equals 5 over 24
a equals negative 5 over 24
a equals 37 over 24
a equals negative 37 over 24

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is D

Step-by-step explanation: :D

Answer 2

a equals negative 37 over 24

Explanation:

-a-(7/8)=2/3

Add 7/8 to 2/3.

Multiply the numerator and denominator of each fraction by the other's denominator. This keeps the same value for each fraction, but makes them easier to add because they have the same denominator.

(7*3)/(8*3)+(2*8)/(3*8)

(21/24)+(16/24)

Add the fractions (add the numerators and keep the denominator).

(21/24)+(16/24)=37/24 or 1 13/24
-a=37/24

Divide 37/24 by -1.

a=-37/24