Question

Solve the equation: 8 = 1/3(a+5)

Answer 1

a=19

Explanation:

8=1/3(a+5) by dividing both sides by 1/3

24 = a+5 get 5 to other side with oposite sign

24-5 = a

a = 19

Answer 2

a = 19

Explanation:

8 =
`(1)/(3)` ( a + 5) ← multiply both sides by 3 to clear the fraction

24 = a + 5 ( subtract 5 from both sides )

19 = a