SOLUTION: can you please find the value of a in the equation, {{{5 / (a + 3)}}} = {{{3 / (a - 2)}}} a.) a = -1/2 b.) a = 2 3/8 c.) a = 9 1/2 d.) a = -1/8

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Question 7272: can you please find the value of a in the equation, =
a.) a = -1/2
b.) a = 2 3/8
c.) a = 9 1/2
d.) a = -1/8
thank you!!!

Answer by bonster(299)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Cross multiply
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5a-10=3a+9
2a=19
a=9 1/2

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