SOLUTION: a/2 + 1/5 = 17

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Question 338466: a/2 + 1/5 = 17
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a%2F2%2B1%2F5=17 Start with the given equation.


10%28a%2Fcross%282%29%2B1%2Fcross%285%29%29=10%2817%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 10 to clear any fractions.


5a%2B2=170 Distribute and multiply.


5a=170-2 Subtract 2 from both sides.


5a=168 Combine like terms on the right side.


a=%28168%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate a.


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Answer:

So the solution is a=168%2F5


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