To solve the equation |a| - 3/4 = -5/8, we can start by isolating |a| on one side of the equation.
First, add 3/4 to both sides:
|a| = -5/8 + 3/4
Now, find a common denominator of 8 for both fractions:
|a| = -5/8 + 6/8
Combine the fractions:
|a| = 1/8
Since the absolute value of a is equal to 1/8, there are two possible solutions for a: a = 1/8 or a = -1/8.
|a| -3/4 = -5/8
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