Question

how would i get a by itself in -1/4a=2/5

Answer 1

divided both sides by -1/4

Answer 2

which is the same as multiplying -4 on both side

Answer 3

so multiply -4 with 2/5?

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

-1.6.
is this what a is equal to?

Answer 6

which leads to a = -8/5

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

thanks

Answer 9

do i follow the same steps for the problem: 12=9/5y

Answer 10

multiply both sides by 5/9

Answer 11

u flipped it. is that necessary?

Answer 12

yes so you get y = 20/3