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How do I find the value of a in 30=5a​

User Saun Jean
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Answer:

a = 6

Explanation:

You need to try to get "a" alone.

So, since the equation shows a is being multiplied by 5, you need to divide it by 5 to get "a" alone.

Whatever you do to one side, you must do the same to the other side.

So basically, you divide both sides by 5 to find "a"

User Dorian Roy
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Answer:

a = 30/5 = 6

Explanation:

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