Question

Solve for a : 22=a-4

Answer 1

a = 26

Explanation:

22 = a - 4 Is your starting equation.

First you have to flip the equation which means your equation should now be:

a - 4 = 22

Then add 4 to both sides, which would look like this,

a - 4 + 4 = 22 + 4

After you do that your final answer is

a = 26

Answer 2

a = 26

Explanation:

Solve for a:

22 = a - 4

Hint: | Reverse the equality in 22 = a - 4 in order to isolate a to the left-hand side.

22 = a - 4 is equivalent to a - 4 = 22:

a - 4 = 22

Hint: | Isolate terms with a to the left-hand side.

Add 4 to both sides:

a + (4 - 4) = 4 + 22

Hint: | Look for the difference of two identical terms.

4 - 4 = 0:

a = 22 + 4

Hint: | Evaluate 22 + 4.

22 + 4 = 26:

Answer: a = 26