Question

What is the solution to the equation? 2/3 a - 1/6 = 1/3

Answer 1

Answer:

a = $\frac{3}{4}$

Step-by-step explanation:

When working with fractions, I would mostly like to make the denominators the same first.  

$\frac{2}{3}$a - $\frac{1}{6}$ = $\frac{1}{3}$

Make all the denominators 6.

$\frac{4}{6}$a - $\frac{1}{6}$ = $\frac{2}{6}$

Isolate $\frac{4}{6}$a.

$\frac{4}{6}$a = $\frac{2}{6}$ + $\frac{1}{6}$

   = $\frac{3}{6}$

Find a.

$\frac{6}{6}$a = $\frac{6}{4}$ × $\frac{3}{6}$

a = $\frac{3}{4}$