Pre-Algebra Examples

$\frac{1}{4} a - 12 = \frac{5}{4} a + 6$

Step 1

Combine $\frac{1}{4}$ and $a$ .

$\frac{a}{4} - 12 = \frac{5}{4} a + 6$

Step 2

Combine $\frac{5}{4}$ and $a$ .

$\frac{a}{4} - 12 = \frac{5 a}{4} + 6$

Step 3

Graph each side of the equation. The solution is the x-value of the point of intersection.

$a \approx - 18$

Step 4