Question

0.25a + 0.5 =4.5

Solve for a

Answer 1

A= 16

Explanation:

.25a + .5 = 4.5

.25a = 4.5 -.5

.25a= 4

a= 4÷.25

a= 16

Answer 2

A = 16

Explanation:

subtract .5 for both sides --> .25a = 4.5 - .5

.25a = 4

now divide .25 by both sides

A = 16