Question

Solve for a

10a=45
simplify your answer as much as possible
Please show how you git the answer

Answer 1

The answer is a = 4.5

Explanation:

To find this we start by dividing away the coefficient of a.

10a = 45 ----> Divide both by 10

a = 4.5

Answer 2

a = 4 1/2

Explanation:

10a = 45

Divide each side by 10

10a/10 = 45/10

a = 45/10

Divide the top and bottom by 5

a = 9/2

a = 4 1/2