Question

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

-2/3
-1/3
0
1/3

Answer 1

The answer is -1/3

Answer 2

-1/3

Explanation:

Expand the expression (eliminate parentheses), then replace a/4 with its value.

(a -4)/4 = a/4 - 4/4 = 2/3 -1 = -1/3