Solve each literal equation for the variable: e-a/4=k

Question

In the equation, solve for a.

Answer 1

e - a/4 = k

e - a/4 - k = 0

e - k = a/4

4(e-k) = a

Answer 2

e - a = k

4

subtract e from both sides to get

-a = k - e

4

multiply both sides by -4 to get

a = -4(k - e)