SOLUTION: I do not know how to solve this equation Ex:280=8a PLEASE SHOW STEPS OF SOLVING EQUATION

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Question 104594This question is from textbook middle school math course2
: I do not know how to solve this equation
Ex:280=8a
PLEASE SHOW STEPS OF SOLVING EQUATION
 This question is from textbook middle school math course2

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8a=280
divide each side by 8.
a=35
Ed