SOLUTION: can you please find the value of a in the equation, {{{5 / (a + 3)}}} = {{{3 / (a - 2)}}} a.) a = -1/2 b.) a = 2 3/8 c.) a = 9 1/2 d.) a = -1/8

Algebra ->  Exponents-negative-and-fractional -> SOLUTION: can you please find the value of a in the equation, {{{5 / (a + 3)}}} = {{{3 / (a - 2)}}} a.) a = -1/2 b.) a = 2 3/8 c.) a = 9 1/2 d.) a = -1/8       Log On


   

Question 7272: can you please find the value of a in the equation, 5+%2F+%28a+%2B+3%29 = 3+%2F+%28a+-+2%29
a.) a = -1/2
b.) a = 2 3/8
c.) a = 9 1/2
d.) a = -1/8
thank you!!!
Answer by bonster(299) About Me  (Show Source):
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5+%2F+%28a+%2B+3%29 = 3+%2F+%28a+-+2%29

Cross multiply
5%28a-2%29=3%28a%2B3%29
5a-10=3a+9
2a=19
a=9 1/2