SOLUTION: I need help finding the answer of a/2 - a/12 = -5a/4
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Question 542123: I need help finding the answer of a/2 - a/12 = -5a/4
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, stanbon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.
Multiply both sides by the LCD to clear any fractions.
Distribute and multiply.
Combine like terms on the left side.
Add to both sides.
Combine like terms on the left side.
Divide both sides by to isolate .
Reduce.
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Answer:
So the solution is
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Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a/2 - a/12 = -5a/4
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Multiply thru by 12 to get:
3a - a = -15a
2a = -15a
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Only a = 0 satisfies that equation
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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