To solve for a, we can isolate the variable on one side of the equation by performing operations to both sides:
Negative a minus eight ninths equals one third.
Rewriting the equation, we have:
-(a) - 8/9 = 1/3
To isolate a, we can add 8/9 to both sides of the equation:
-(a) - 8/9 + 8/9 = 1/3 + 8/9
Simplifying, we get:
-a = 3/9 + 8/9
Combining like terms, we have:
-a = 11/9
To solve for a, we can multiply both sides of the equation by -1:
-1 * (-a) = -1 * (11/9)
Simplifying, we get:
a = -11/9
Therefore, a equals negative 11 over 9.
Solve negative a minus eight ninths equals one third for a.
a equals 5 over 9
a equals negative 5 over 9
a equals 11 over 9
a equals negative 11 over 9
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