Quick Alegbra Question

Think of it as a fraction.

How many thirds equals 1?

Now you should have the answer for A. Show your work in algebraic form.

Multiply both sides by 3.

Make the equation become a = (something). Move the 3 to the other side of the = sign and

change / to x
change x to /
change + to -
change - to +

a = 1 x 3

examples

a x 3 = 1
a = 1/3

a + 3 = 1
a = 1 - 3
a = -3

a - 3 = 1
a = 1 + 3
a = 4

Check if you have got it right by thinking about it and seeing if it makes sense.

3a/3 = 3

That didn't help very much.

Correct if one can't recognize that 3a/3 = a.