SOLUTION: solve the equation. a/5 -1 = a/4 + 7

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Question 213300: solve the equation.
a/5 -1 = a/4 + 7

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve the equation.
a/5 -1 = a/4 + 7
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a/5 - a/4 = 7+1
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(-1/20)a = 8
a = - 160
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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