How Do I Solve This Equation? 2 = (a/4) - 1

[IreneRahman]

2=a _1
aa4

I am not what to do and I need to know the steps as well.
Can anyone please help?
It would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Denis]

Your equation (a/4 - 1 = 2) says :
divide a by 4
subtract 1 from the result
this leaves 2

Start by adding 1 to both sides; this leaves:
a/4 = 3

You now have:

 a     3
 -  =  -
 4     1

Now do a crisscross multiplication:
a * 1 = 3 * 4
a = 12

Clear?