SOLUTION: I need help with a question, Find the value of a in the equation 5 --- = a+3 3 --- a-2 I think the answer is a= 2 3/8 Am I right, Can someone let m

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Question 6372: I need help with a question, Find the value of a in the equation
5
--- =
a+3
3
---
a-2

I think the answer is a= 2 3/8
Am I right, Can someone let me know?
Answer by sabanasir(22) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5 3
---- = ----
a + 3 a -2
do the cross multiplication
5(a-2)= 3(a+3)
5a-10=3a+9
2a=19
a=19/2
a= 9 1/2