Question

solve for a. f = ma a = ?

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate a.

Divide both sides by m.
$F = ma$ becomes $\frac{F}{m}=\frac{ma}{m}$

Step2: Simplify the right - hand side.

$\frac{ma}{m}=a$, so $a=\frac{F}{m}$

Answer:

$a = \frac{F}{m}$