SOLUTION: Solve the equation by first clearing the fractions or decimals. 50. -7/10 = 3/4a - 13/20 Any help with this equation would be <b>Greatly</b> appreciated.

Question 113196: Solve the equation by first clearing the fractions or decimals.
50. -7/10 = 3/4a - 13/20
Any help with this equation would be Greatly appreciated.
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 LCM of 20. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)

Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side

Add 14 to both sides

Subtract 15a from both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by -15 to isolate a

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Answer:
So our answer is (which is approximately in decimal form)

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