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

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

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