Question

Find the value of a: 3a = -1/4

a = 1/12
a = -1/12
a = -12
a = 12

Answer 1

3a=-1/4
a=(-1/4)/3
a=(-1/4)(1/3)
a=-1/12
Answer: -1/12

Answer 2

3a=-1/4
divide by 3
a=-1/12