SOLUTION: a/3-4=9

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a%2F3-4=9 Start with the given equation



%283%29%28a%2F3-4%29=%283%29%289%29 Multiply both sides by the LCM of 3. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)



a-12=27 Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side



a=27%2B12Add 12 to both sides


a=39 Combine like terms on the right side

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So our answer is a=39