Question

Solve for a. Worth 10 pts!

`(1)/(5) a - 5 = 20`
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Answer 1

Explanation:

1/5 a-5=20 addition properties

1/5 a -5+5=20+5

1/5=25 multiply both sides by 5

5/5 a=25*5

a=125

check the answer:

125/5 -5=20

25-5=20

20=20 correct

Answer 2

1/5a-5=20
+5. +5
1/5a=25
Divide 1/5 on both side
a=125