one-fourtha = 3

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a = 0.75
a = 0.75

a = 3
a = 3

a = 12
a = 12

a = 16

a = 0.75

To solve the equation "one-fourth a = 3", we need to isolate the variable "a".

Step 1: Multiply both sides of the equation by the reciprocal of the coefficient of "a", which is 4.

(4)(one-fourth a) = (4)(3)

Simplifying the left side of the equation, the "one-fourth" cancels out, leaving us with:

a = (4)(3)

Step 2: Simplify the equation:

a = 12

Therefore, the value of "a" is 12.