Question 222474
{{{a/4+5=5/2}}}


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


{{{4*a/4+4*5=4*5/2}}}


{{{a+20=10}}}


Step 2.  Subtract 20 from both sides of the equation


{{{a+20-20=10-20}}}


{{{a=-10}}}


Check original equation...{{{a/4+5=-10/4+5=5/2}}}...which is a true statement.


Step 3.  ANSWER:  {{{a=-10}}}