Question

Solve the following equation for a: -g + 3/4a = y

Answer 1

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Answer:

a = (4/3)(y+g)

Explanation:

Isolate 'a' term, then multiply by the reciprocal of its coefficient.

`-g+(3)/(4)a=y\qquad\text{given}\\\\(3)/(4)a=y+g\qquad\text{add $g$}\\\\\boxed{a=(4(y+g))/(3)}\qquad\text{multiply by $4/3$}`