SOLUTION: I do not know what the name of this type of problem is...what does the ~ above a small letter "a" mean with a blank box next to it and then the rest of the equation?

SOLUTION: I do not know what the name of this type of problem is...what does the ~ above a small letter "a" mean with a blank box next to it and then the rest of the equation?

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Question 148259: I do not know what the name of this type of problem is...what does the ~ above a small letter "a" mean with a blank box next to it and then the rest of the equation?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
No idea, can you give more info?
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