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Question 35710This question is from textbook Algebra 1
: Please help me solve a%2F6-5=9 This question is from textbook Algebra 1

Found 2 solutions by Nate, stanbon:
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
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a%2F6-5=9original
%28a%2F6-5%296=%289%296multiply each side by six to get all denominators to one
a-30=54distribute and simplify
a=84add thirty to each side

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Please help me solve a%2F6-5=9
Add "5 to both sides to get:
a/6=14
Multiply thru by "6" to get:
a=84
Cheers,
Stan H.
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