SOLUTION: What is "a" equal to in the equation (0+2)/(a-1)=1/2 ?

Algebra ->  Expressions-with-variables -> SOLUTION: What is "a" equal to in the equation (0+2)/(a-1)=1/2 ?      Log On


   

Question 902745: What is "a" equal to in the equation (0+2)/(a-1)=1/2 ?
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is "a" equal to in the equation (0+2)/(a-1)=1/2 ?
***
%280%2B2%29%2F%28a-1%29=1%2F2
cross-multiply
2(0+2)=1(a-1)
4=a-1
a=5