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5+ 2a/-3= 5/11
solve for A please

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Let's solve it step-by-step.

5+ 2a/-3= 5/11

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

5+ 2a/-3= 5/11

-2/3a+5=5/11

Step 2: Subtract 5 from both sides.

-2/3a+5-5=5/11-5

-2/3a=-50/11

Step 3: Multiply both sides by 3/(-2).

a=75/11

So, the answer is a=75/11.

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