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HELP HOMIE IN NEED!!

HELP HOMIE IN NEED!!-example-1
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Answer: C

Explanation:

Given


(5)/(4)(a-8)=(2)/(3)

Multiply both sides by (4/5)


(5)/(4)((4)/(5))(a-8)=(2)/(3)((4)/(5))


a-8=(8)/(15)

Add 8 on both sides


a-8+8=(8)/(15)+8


a=(8)/(15) + (120)/(15)


a=(128)/(15)


a=8(8)/(15)

Hope this helps!

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