how do i solve this algebra problem?

4=a/2

4/1=a/2

cross multiply

4x2/1=8

a=8

So you are trying to solve for "a."

The Question is: 4=a/2

Step 1: You want to get "a" alone, so you multiple it by 2.

4=a/2 x 2/1

Step 2: Whatever you do to one side of the equal sign you must do to the other.

2 x 4= a/2 x 2/1

Step 3: The 2 on the left side of the equal sign cancels out, and you are left with just "a".

2 x 4= a

Step 4: Just multiply 2 x 4, and you'll have your answer.

Answer: a= 8

The answer is 8...

You multiply both sides by the denominator.

4 X 2 = a/2 X 2

8 = a

analyze it a = 4 * 2 = 8

its actually 4/1 = a/2 ... so the answer is 8 ...

any number over 1 is that number. so the first part is 4

then you think to yourself what number over 2 is equal to four?

or what number divided by 2 is four?

8 divided by 2 is 4. 8/2 = 4/1 a=8

4=a/2

get a by its self.

(2)4=a/2(2)

8=a

a=8

move the 2 to the other side of the = sign. this reverses the / or divide sign, making it x or multiply. thus giving the equation:

4x2=a

making a=8

multiply both sides by the lowest common denominator, 2 is the lowest of 2.

a=4x2

a=8

4= A/2

4x2= A/2x2

8=A