Question

Please help 5 divided by 7 times a =25 whats a

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

35

Explanation:

5/7a=25

a=25/(5/7)

a=(25/1)(7/5)

a=175/5

a=35