Question

6=a/4+2 one step equations

Answer 1

Answer:

$a=16$

Step-by-step explanation:

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Step 1: Write equation

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

Step 2: Solve for a

1. Subtract 2 on both sides:          $4=\frac{a}{4}$
2. Multiply 4 on both sides:           $16=a$
3. Rewrite:                                       $a=16$

Step 3: Check

Plug in a to verify it's a solution.

1. Substitute:          $6=\frac{16}{4} +2$
2. Divide:                $6=4+2$
3. Add:                    $6=6$