Answer
a=$\frac{4}{5}$
Work Step by Step
Original Equation
$\frac{1}{4}$(a+2)=$\frac{1}{6}$(5-a)
Multiply both sides by 12
3(a+2)=2(5-a)
Distribute
3a+6=10-2a
Add 2a and subtract 6 from both sides
5a=4
Divide both sides by 5
a=$\frac{4}{5}$
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 2 - Section 2.1 - Linear Equations in One Variable - Exercise Set - Page 55: 51
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