Answer
a=$\frac{13}{2}$
Work Step by Step
Original equation
$\frac{a}{2}$+$\frac{7}{4}$=5
Multiply through by 4 to get rid of denominators
2a+7=20
Subtract 7 from both sides
2a=13
Divide both sides by 2
a=$\frac{13}{2}$
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 2 - Section 2.1 - Linear Equations in One Variable - Exercise Set - Page 55: 44
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