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5a-10=10(1/4a-12) what is the value of A

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Answer:

a = -44

Explanation:

You want the value of 'a' in 5a-10=10(1/4a-12).

Solution

Eliminating parentheses, we get ...

5a -10 = 2.5a -120

2.5a = -110 . . . . . . . . . add 10-2.5a

a = -44 . . . . . . . . . . divide by 2.5

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