SOLUTION: 5*180/70=5a/175 how do i solve for a? i need the steps!

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Question 382161: 5*180/70=5a/175 how do i solve for a? i need the steps!
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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5 * 180/70 = 5a/175
900%2F70+=+5a%2F175
5a+=+900+%2A+175%2F70+=+2250

a = 2250/5 = 450