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Solve the equation 1/4 a =3

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Answer:

a=12

Explanation:

To solve, we need to isolate the variable, a

1/4a =3

To do this, divide both sides by 1/4, or multiply both sides by the reciprocal of 1/4: 4/1

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

The 4 and 1/4 will cancel out

a=12

User Neuviemeporte
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Answer:

a = 12

Explanation:

1/4 a = 3

Multiply each side by 4

1/4a*4 = 3*4

a =12

User Rorykoehler
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