Question

What is the solution to the equation?

6-ste
e
3
2+52-9
2+53 +53-9-5
a-3
2:53 -9
a+54 +5 - 9+53
a-143
2+53 -9
e

Answer 1

a = 3
`(1)/(3)`

Explanation:

Given

a + 5
`(2)/(3)` = 9 ← change mixed number to improper fraction

a +
`(17)/(3)` = 9 ( multiply through by 3 to clear the fraction )

3a + 17 = 27 ( subtract 17 from both sides )

3a = 10 ( divide both sides by 3 )

a =
`(10)/(3)` = 3
`(1)/(3)`