Question

Hi! I need help with this one problem.I have the answer but I need to go through the steps and explain how I got the answer.Please help! The problem is:

a/5-2=9​

Answer 1

Step by step-

1. Find common denominator

2. Combine fractions with common denominator

3. Multiply the numbers

4. Multiply all terms by the same value to eliminate fraction denominators

5. Cancel multiplied terms that are in the denominator

6. Multiply the numbers

7. Add 10 to both sides of the equation

8. Simplify

(THE PHOTOS SHOW YOU HOW TO DO IT STEP BY STEP IM SORRY, ITS ALOT!)

Answer 2

Move all terms not containing a to the right side of the equation:

a/5 = 11

Multiply both sides of the equation by 5:

5 x a 5 = 5 x 11

Simplify both sides of the equation:

a=55

Explanation: