SOLUTION: 2 + (A+3)/2 = 5.5 Need to solve for A. I know the answer, but need to know how it was done. Very simple, just can't remember the proper way to do this from 10 years ago in

Algebra ->  Algebra  -> Distributive-associative-commutative-properties -> SOLUTION: 2 + (A+3)/2 = 5.5 Need to solve for A. I know the answer, but need to know how it was done. Very simple, just can't remember the proper way to do this from 10 years ago in       Log On

Ad: Algebrator™ solves your algebra problems and provides step-by-step explanations!
Ad: Algebra Solved!™: algebra software solves algebra homework problems with step-by-step help!

   

Question 132074: 2 + (A+3)/2 = 5.5 Need to solve for A. I know the answer, but need to know how it was done.
Very simple, just can't remember the proper way to do this from 10 years ago in High school. thanks
Answer by dkspoet(13) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2 + (A+3)/2 = 5.5
-2 + 2 + (A+3)/2 = 5.5 - 2
2*(A+3)/2 = 2*3.5
A+3-3 = 7-3
A = 4