Question

$$-2a+1=0.25$$

Answer

a=0.375

Solution


Subtract \(1\) from both sides.
\[-2a=0.25-1\]
Simplify  \(0.25-1\)  to  \(-0.75\).
\[-2a=-0.75\]
Divide both sides by \(-2\).
\[a=\frac{-0.75}{-2}\]
Simplify  \(\frac{-0.75}{-2}\)  to  \(0.375\).
\[a=0.375\]