Answer
a=8
Work Step by Step
$\frac{a-2}{9}=\frac{2}{3}$ multiply both sides by 9
$\frac{a-2}{9}\times9=\frac{2}{3}\times9$ simplify
$a-2=\frac{18}{3}$ simplify
$a-2=6$ add 2 to both sides
$a-2+2=6+2$
$a=8$
Algebra 1
by Hall, Prentice
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
0133500403
ISBN 13:
978-0-13350-040-0
Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - 2-7 Solving Proportions - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 127: 26
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