SOLUTION: Alan, this problem only tells me to solve each equation? 1/a-7=3 When I look this problem up in my math book the answer is: a=22/3 I don't know how to solve for this

Question 698934: Alan,
this problem only tells me to solve each equation?
1/a-7=3
When I look this problem up in my math book the answer is:
a=22/3
I don't know how to solve for this equation?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Alan,
this problem only tells me to solve each equation?
1/a-7=3
When I look this problem up in my math book the answer is:
a=22/3
I don't know how to solve for this equation?
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this problem only tells me to solve each equation?
1/a-7=3
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It should say, "Solve for a." Not just solve.
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1/a-7=3
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Add 7
1/a = 10
Invert
a = 1/10
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If the problem is
1/(a-7) = 3
Invert
a-7 = 1/3
Add 7
a = 7 + 1/3
a = 22/3
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It's your responsibility to state the problem unambiguously.
Parentheses are free, use them.

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