SOLUTION: Simplify both sides as much as possible, and then solve: 18-13=1/3a+1/2a-5/12a

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Question 415162: Simplify both sides as much as possible, and then solve:
18-13=1/3a+1/2a-5/12a
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Solving the following for a:

18-13 =1/3a + 1/2a -5/12a

   5 =4/12a + 6/12a -5/12a

   5 = 5/12a 

  60/5 = a

    12 = a