SOLUTION: a/4+5=5/2

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Question 222474: a/4+5=5/2
Answer by drj(1380) About Me  (Show Source):
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a%2F4%2B5=5%2F2

Step 1. Multiply by 4 to both sides of the equation

4%2Aa%2F4%2B4%2A5=4%2A5%2F2

a%2B20=10

Step 2. Subtract 20 from both sides of the equation

a%2B20-20=10-20

a=-10

Check original equation...a%2F4%2B5=-10%2F4%2B5=5%2F2...which is a true statement.

Step 3. ANSWER: a=-10