Solve the equation a/3 = 2 for a.

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Understand the Problem

The question is asking to solve the equation a/3 = 2 for the variable a. This requires isolating a on one side of the equation.

Answer

The solution is \( a = 6 \).
Answer for screen readers

The solution to the equation is ( a = 6 ).

Steps to Solve

  1. Multiply both sides by 3

To isolate ( a ), multiply both sides of the equation by 3 to remove the fraction:

$$ \frac{a}{3} \times 3 = 2 \times 3 $$

  1. Simplify the equation

This simplifies to:

$$ a = 6 $$

The solution to the equation is ( a = 6 ).

More Information

The equation ( \frac{a}{3} = 2 ) can be solved by eliminating the fraction through multiplication. This technique is commonly used in algebra to make solving equations easier.

Tips

  • Forgetting to multiply both sides of the equation by the same number, which can lead to incorrect results. Always apply the operation uniformly to both sides.

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