Final answer:
To solve the equation 5/12(a - 7) = 25, we first isolate 'a' by multiplying both sides by 12/5, and then add 7 to both sides to find that a = 67, which is not an option provided.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks to solve the equation 5/12(a - 7) = 25. To find the value of 'a', we will first multiply both sides of the equation by 12/5 to isolate the term with 'a'.
- Multiply both sides by 12/5: (12/5) × (5/12)(a - 7) = (12/5) × 25
- Simplify: a - 7 = 60
- Add 7 to both sides: a = 60 + 7
- Simplify: a = 67
Therefore, the value of 'a' that satisfies the equation is 67, which is not listed as one of the provided options (A, B, C, D).