Question 338466


{{{a/2+1/5=17}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{10(a/cross(2)+1/cross(5))=10(17)}}} Multiply both sides by the LCD {{{10}}} to clear any fractions.



{{{5a+2=170}}} Distribute and multiply.



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



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



{{{a=(168)/(5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{5}}} to isolate {{{a}}}.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{a=168/5}}} 



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