Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321825535
ISBN 13: 978-0-32182-553-7

Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - 9.6 Solving Equations - 9.6 Exercises - Page 672: 46

Answer

$a=0$

Work Step by Step

We are given the equation $5a=0$. In order to solve, we must divide both sides by 5. $\frac{5\times a}{5}=\frac{0}{5}=0$ Therefore, $a=0$.
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