Answer
a=$\frac{13}{2}$
Work Step by Step
Original equation
$\frac{a}{2}$+$\frac{7}{4}$=5
Multiply through by 4 to get rid of denominators
2a+7=20
Subtract 7 from both sides
2a=13
Divide both sides by 2
a=$\frac{13}{2}$
You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.
Update this answerAfter you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.