Register
Solve the literal question 2a-b.=8b-4a for a
18.7k views
0 votes
Solve the literal question 2a-b.=8b-4a for a

User GamerJosh
by
8.5k points

1 Answer

0 votes
Just good ole algebraic manipulation

2a - b = 8b - 4a
First, Let's Combine Common Terms


(2a + 4a) = (8b + 1b) \\ 6a = 9b
Now Let's Divide


(6a)/(6) = (9b)/(6) \\ a = (9b)/(6)
Let's Simplify That Fraction


a = (9)/(6) * (b)/(1) \\
Answer


a = (3b)/(2) \:
User Steve Rukuts
by
8.2k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

User KillerX
asked Oct 26, 2018 142k views
Solve the literal equation 2a-b=8b-4a for a
KillerX asked Oct 26, 2018
by KillerX
7.9k points
2 answers
0 votes
142k views
User Somnath Pal
asked May 25, 2018 101k views
Literal equation 2a-b=8b-4a
Somnath Pal asked May 25, 2018
by Somnath Pal
7.4k points
1 answer
1 vote
101k views
User Svaberg
asked Aug 15, 2021 84.3k views
Solve this literal equation 2a-b=8b-4a
Svaberg asked Aug 15, 2021
by Svaberg
8.3k points
1 answer
2 votes
84.3k views
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

What is .725 as a fraction
How do you estimate of 4 5/8 X 1/3
A bathtub is being filled with water. After 3 minutes 4/5 of the tub is full. Assuming the rate is constant, how much longer will it take to fill the tub?
i have a field 60m long and 110 wide going to be paved i ordered 660000000cm cubed of cement  how thick must the cement be to cover field
Write words to match the expression. 24- ( 6+3)
Link Copied!