Question

find value of a in the following equation 4a+ 8 =36

Answer 1

$4a + 8 = 36 \\ 4a = 36 - 8 \\ 4a = 28 \\ a = \frac{28}{4} \\ a = 7$
hence the value of a is 7

Answer 2

4a+8=36
4a=36-8
4a=28
a=28/4
a=7