Question

Please Solve 8=1/3(a+5)

Answer 1

a=19

Explanation:

8=1/3(a+5)

To solve for a, multiply each side by 3

3*8=3*1/3(a+5)

24 = a+5

Subtract 5 from each side

24-5 = a+5-5

19 =a

Answer 2

a = 19

Explanation:

Given the equation of:

`\displaystyle{8 = (1)/(3)(a+5)}`

First, multiply both sides by 3. That will clear the denominator which makes it easier to solve for a variable:

`\displaystyle{8 \cdot 3= (1)/(3)(a+5) \cdot 3}\\\\\displaystyle{24= a+5}`

Subtract both sides by 5 to isolate the variable:

`\displaystyle{24-5=a+5-5}\\\\\displaystyle{19=a}`

Therefore, the value of a is 19.