Question

If a/4 = 2/3, then (a - 4) would equal

Answer 1

Explanation:

First, evaluate a in the given equation a/4 = 2/3.

Cross-multiplying, we get 3a = 8, and then a = 8/3.

Then a - 4 would be 8/3 - 4, or 8/3 - 12/3, or -4/3 (answer)