SOLUTION: solve each equation. 5-(3a-4)/5= (7-2a)/2

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Question 932166: solve each equation.
5-(3a-4)/5= (7-2a)/2

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  • This is an equation! Solutions: a=-5.75.
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  • Text form: 5-(3a-4)/5=(7-2a)/2 simplifies to 0=0
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Moved 5 to the right of expression
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This is an equation! Solutions: a=-5.75.

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Answer by MathTherapy(10551)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

solve each equation.
5-(3a-4)/5= (7-2a)/2


50 - 2(3a - 4) = 5(7 - 2a)}}} ------- Multiplying by LCD, 10
50 - 6a + 8 = 35 - 10a
58 - 6a = 35 - 10a
- 6a + 10a = 35 - 58
4a = - 23
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