Solve the equation. Check your solution: 0.25(3 + a) = 0.5

Braxton Pugh

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2020-12-24

Solve the equation. Check your solution: 0.25(3 + a) = 0.5

Answer & Explanation

Willie

Willie

Skilled2020-12-25Added 95 answers

Solution are below:

(0.25(3+a))/0.25=(0.5)/(0.25) 
3+a=2 
3+a-3=2-3 
checking 
0.25(3+a)=0.5 
0.25(3+(-1))=0.5 
0.25(2)=0.5 
0.5=0.5 

Therefore, 
a=-1

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