SOLUTION: what is the value of a in the proportion: 10 a -8 = 6a + 24 _______ ______ 3 = 5

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Question 282055: what is the value of a in the proportion:
10 a -8 = 6a + 24
_______ ______
3 = 5

Answer by JBarnum(2146)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

i would multiply both sides by 15 to get rid of the fraction
i chose 15 cause
so
cancel

distribute
get by itself, subtract
add
divide by 32

________
Check



correct

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