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What is the solution to the equation? a+5 2/3=9​

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

2. a+5 2/3=9
a+5 2/3+5 2/3+=9+5 2/3
a=14 2/3

3. a+5 2/3=9
a+5 2/3-5 2/3=9+5 2/3
a=14 2/3

4. a+5 2/3=9
a+5 2/3-5 2/3=9-5 2/3
a=3 1/3

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Answer: 1-a=31/3

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Explanation:

I asked my math teacher, we did the problem together, and I belive this other guy is also right.

User EyalAr
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1-a=31/3
Step-by-step
a+52/3=9
a+17/3-17/3=9-17/3
a=10/3=3 1/3
Hope this help☺️
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