Answer
a = 5
Work Step by Step
$\frac{a}{5}$=$\frac{a-3}{2}$
10$\frac{a}{5}$=10$\frac{a-3}{2}$
2a=5(a-3)
2a=5a-15
2a-2a=5a-2a-15
0=3a-15
15=3a
a=5
The solution is 5
Check a=5
$\frac{5}{5}$=$\frac{5-3}{2}$
1=$\frac{2}{2}$
1=1
Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321726391
ISBN 13:
978-0-32172-639-1
Chapter 7 - Section 7.5 - Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions - Exercise Set - Page 523: 9
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