How do I find the a

Question

How do I find the a in this equation 3.26=a(t-0.61)+1.6

Answer 1

3.26= a(t-0.61) +1.6 Step 1--subtract 1.6 from each side

-1.6 -1.6

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3.26-1.6= a(t-0.61) Step 2-- solve 3.26-1.6..this equals 1.66

1.66=a(t-0.61) Step 3--divide each side by (t-0.61)

1.66/(t-0.61)= a(t-0.61)/(t-0.61) Anything divided by itself equals one..so (t-0.61)/(t-0.61) equals 1

Final answer: 1.66/(t-0.61)=a