How do you solve # 3/8a - 4 = -1/4#? Algebra Linear Equations Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality 1 Answer Don't Memorise Jul 29, 2015 #color(blue)(a=10# Explanation: #3/8a - 4 = -1/4# The L.C.M of the expression is #8# #3/cancel8a - 32/cancel8 = -2/cancel8# #3a- 32= -2# #3a= -2 +32# #3a= 30# #color(blue)(a=10# Answer link Related questions How do you solve two step equations? How do you check solutions to two step equations? What is an example of a two step equation with no solution? How do I check to see if the solution is 1 for the equation #2x+1=3#? Is there more than one way to solve a 2 step equation? How do you solve #-m+3=3#? How do you solve #-5y-9=74#? How do you solve #5q - 7 = \frac{2}{3}#? How do you solve #0.1y + 11 =0#? How do you solve #\frac{5q-7}{12} = \frac{2}{3}#? See all questions in Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality Impact of this question 1711 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License