Question

Solve for a : 24a=8
simplify the answer as much as possible.

Answer 1

a = 1/3

Explanation:

Divide both sides of the equation by the same term(24)

24a/24 and 8/24 = a = 1/3

Answer 2

a=1/3

Explanation:

24a=8

Divide both sides by 24, and you will get a=8/24

Divide both the numerator and denominator by 4, and you will get 2/6, which is equivalent to 1/3.