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3/5a-1/2a=9/2

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Answer:

a = 45

Explanation:

Start by changing the fractions so they share a common denominator to combine like-terms:

6/10a - 5/10a = 9/2

1/10a = 9/2

Multiply both sides by 10 to isolate a.

a = 90/2

a = 45

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