Question 206553
{{{a/12+3=4}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{cross(12)(a/cross(12))+12(3)=12(4)}}} Multiply EVERY term by the LCD {{{12}}} to clear out the fraction.



{{{a+36=48}}} Multiply and simplify.



{{{a=48-36}}} Subtract {{{36}}} from both sides.



{{{a=12}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{a=12}}}