SOLUTION: 5. Solve the following equation for A : 2A/3 = 8 + 4A A. -2.4 B. 2.4 C. 1.3 D. -1.3 E. 0

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Question 576507: 5. Solve the following equation for A : 2A/3 = 8 + 4A
A. -2.4
B. 2.4
C. 1.3
D. -1.3
E. 0
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2A/3 = 8 + 4A
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Multiply thru by 3 to get:
2A = 24 + 12A
10A = -24
A = -12/5 = -2.4
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Cheers,
Stan H.