Solve the equation 1/4 a = 3

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Mathematics

Rishi Gamble

1 August, 04:30

Solve the equation 1/4 a = 3

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Alexandra Weaver · Answer 1

a = 12

Step-by-step explanation:

1/4 a = 3

Multiply each side by 4

1/4a*4 = 3*4

a = 12

Sarah May · Answer 2

a=12

Step-by-step 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