SOLUTION: 0.5 over a = 1.25 over 5 what is a?

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Question 101309: 0.5 over a = 1.25 over 5 what is a?
Answer by Earlsdon(6294)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for a:
Multiply both sides by 5.
Now multiply both sides by.
Finally, divide both sides by 1.25 and evaluate.



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