207k views
3 votes
Proportion problem



(a - 6)/(5) =
(7)/(12)

1 Answer

2 votes

Answer:

a = 107/60

Explanation:

a−6/5 = 7/12

a - 6/5 + 6/5 = 7/12

a = 7/12 + 6/5

a = 35+72/60

a = 107/60

User Meg Sharkey
by
5.1k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.