Question

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

Answer 1

a = 19

Explanation:

a+5/3 (Note: this means a+5 over 3, as in a fraction.)

3 x 8 = a + 5

24 = a + 5

24 + (-5) = (a + 5) + (-5)

19 = (a + 5) - 5

19 = a + 5 - 5

19 = a

a = 19

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