Question

What is the solution to the equation? 5 = two-fifths a

Answer 1

The answer to your question is a simplification of the equation presented.

`(2)/(5)` *
`(a)/(1)` =
`(2a)/(5)`

5 = 2/5(a) can be re written as 2a/5

Or, When solving for a, 2/5(12.5) = 5, meaning A = 12.5

Answer 2

12.5 or
`12(1)/(2)`

Explanation:

You have to isolate the a variable, and to do that you have to divide by 2/5 on both sides.

`(2)/(5) a=5\\\\a=5/(2)/(5) \\`

simplify.

`a=12(1)/(2)`