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what is a when 2+1/4a = 7/4

 May 12, 2014

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what is a when 2+1/4a = 7/4

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Subtract 2 from each side

(1/4)a = 7/4 - 2

(1/4)a = 7/4 - 8/4

(1/4)a = -(1/4)     Multiply by 4 on each side

a = -1

 May 12, 2014
 #1
avatar+130511 
+5
Best Answer

what is a when 2+1/4a = 7/4

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Subtract 2 from each side

(1/4)a = 7/4 - 2

(1/4)a = 7/4 - 8/4

(1/4)a = -(1/4)     Multiply by 4 on each side

a = -1

CPhill May 12, 2014

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