Question

How do you solve for A in `2A/3 = 8 + 4A`?

Answer 1

`color(red)(A = -18/11`

Explanation:

`2A/3 = 8 + 4A`

`2A/3` is a mixed fraction
`= (6+A)/3`

Now the expression can be written as :
`(6+A)/3 = 8+4A`
`6+A = 3 xx (8+4A)`

`6+A = 24 + 12A`
`-18 = 11A`
`color(red)(A = -18/11`