SOLUTION: solve the equation. a/5 -1 = a/4 + 7

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: solve the equation. a/5 -1 = a/4 + 7      Log On


   

Question 213300: solve the equation.
a/5 -1 = a/4 + 7
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve the equation.
a/5 -1 = a/4 + 7
---------------------
a/5 - a/4 = 7+1
---
(-1/20)a = 8
a = - 160
====================
Cheers,
Stan H.