Finite Math Examples

$- 0.48 = - 160 a$

Step 1

Rewrite the equation as $- 160 a = - 0.48$ .

$- 160 a = - 0.48$

Step 2

Divide each term in $- 160 a = - 0.48$ by $- 160$ and simplify.

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Step 2.1

Divide each term in $- 160 a = - 0.48$ by $- 160$ .

$\frac{- 160 a}{- 160} = \frac{- 0.48}{- 160}$

Step 2.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 2.2.1

Cancel the common factor of $- 160$ .

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Step 2.2.1.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{- 160 a}{- 160} = \frac{- 0.48}{- 160}$

Step 2.2.1.2

Divide $a$ by $1$ .

$a = \frac{- 0.48}{- 160}$

Step 2.3

Simplify the right side.

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Step 2.3.1

Divide $- 0.48$ by $- 160$ .

$a = 0.003$