Question

Solve the equation
a/4 - 5/6 =-1/2

Answer 1

4/3

Explanation:

a

4

−

5

6

=−

1

2

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

1

4

a+

−5

6

=

−1

2

Step 2: Add 5/6 to both sides.

1

4

a+

−5

6

+

5

6

=

−1

2

+

5

6

1

4

a=

1

3

Step 3: Multiply both sides by 4.

4*(

1

4

a)=4*(

1

3

)

a=

4

3