Answer:
a = -37
Explanation:
The verbal statement translates into (5/7)a = 25. Solve for a by multiplying both sides by 7: 5a = 175
and then dividing both sides of the result by 5: a = 37
35
5/7a=25
a=25/(5/7)
a=(25/1)(7/5)
a=175/5
a=35
4.5m questions
5.9m answers