SOLUTION: How do you solve a/6-5=9?

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Question 361821: How do you solve a/6-5=9?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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a%2F6-5=9 Start with the given equation.


6%28a%2Fcross%286%29-5%29=6%289%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 6 to clear any fractions.


a-30=54 Distribute and multiply.


a=54%2B30 Add 30 to both sides.


a=84 Combine like terms on the right side.


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So the solution is a=84