Question

solve for a. you must write your answer in fully simplified form.

-14 = 4a

Answer 1

To solve for \( a \) in the equation \( -14 = 4a \), follow these steps:

1. Divide both sides of the equation by 4:

\[
a = \frac{-14}{4}
\]

2. Simplify the fraction:

\[
a = \frac{-14 \div 2}{4 \div 2} = \frac{-7}{2}
\]

Thus, the fully simplified form of \( a \) is:

\[
\boxed{-\frac{7}{2}}
\]