Question

Solve the equation. Then check your solution.1 = a +3= a +8a.C.00-5Tools856d.---مي انا100

Answer 1

`1(1)/(4)=a+(3)/(8)`

First, express the mixed number as a simple fraction:

`1\text{ }(1)/(4)=((1\cdot4+1))/(4)=(5)/(4)`

Back with the equation:

`(5)/(4)=a+(3)/(8)`

Subtract 3/8 from both sides of the equation:

`(5)/(4)-(3)/(8)=a+(3)/(8)-(3)/(8)`
`(10)/(8)-(3)/(8)=a`