Question

Given Q = 3a + 5ac solve for a

Answer 1

Hi Mikey

q=3a+5ac

You need to change the equation's side

5ac+3a=q

Factor out a

a(5c+3)=q

Now we need to divide both sides by 5c+3 so we can find the value for a

a(5c+3)/(5c+3)=q/(5c+3)

a= q/(5c+3)

I hope that's help !