Answer
$a = 7$
Work Step by Step
$\frac{a}{2} = \frac{a}{7} + \frac{5}{2}$
$\frac{a}{2} - \frac{a}{7} = \frac{5}{2}$
$\frac{7a - 2a}{14} = \frac{5}{2}$
$7a - 2a = 35$
$5a = 35$
$a = 7$
Prealgebra (7th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321955048
ISBN 13:
978-0-32195-504-3
Chapter 4 - Section 4.8 - Solving Equations Containing Fractions - Exercise Set - Page 311: 36
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