Question

Two-step equations: solve for a.

30 = 26 - a/6

Answer 1

Answer: a = -24

Explanation:

Given equation:

`\sf{30=26-\cfrac{a}{6}}`

Subtract 26 from both sides:

`\sf{30-26=-\cfrac{a}{6}}`

`\sf{4=-\cfrac{a}{6}}`

Multiply both sides by 6:

`\sf{4*6=-a}`

`\sf{24=-a}`

Divide both sides by -1:

`\sf{-24=a}`

Therefore, a = -24.

Answer 2

a = -24

Explanation:

Hi, the other guy is wrong btw so let me explain!

First, let's put a on one side and the constants on another by subtracting both sides by 26

30 - 26 = 26 - a/6 - 26

This will result in -a/6 = 4

To get rid of the negative sign and denominator of a, multiply by -6

a = -24