SOLUTION: -6/5a=8

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Question 96742: -6/5a=8
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28-6%2F5%29a=8


-6a=40 Multiply both sides by 5


a=40%2F-6 Divide both sides by -6


a=-20%2F3 Reduce