Question

Solve the following equation for a: -g + 3/4a = y

Answer 1

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Answer:

  a = (4/3)(y+g)

Step-by-step explanation:

Isolate 'a' term, then multiply by the reciprocal of its coefficient.

  $-g+\dfrac{3}{4}a=y\qquad\text{given}\\\\\dfrac{3}{4}a=y+g\qquad\text{add g }\\\\\boxed{a=\dfrac{4(y+g)}{3}}\qquad\text{multiply by 4/3 }$