Question

Solve for a .326 = 5( 8a + 8 )​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Always remember to simplify both sides of the equation.

$326=5(8a+8)\\326=(5)(8a)+(5)(8)\\(Distribute)\\326=40a+40$

Flip the equation

$40a+40=326$

Subtract 40 from both sides.

$40a+40-40=326-40\\40a=286$

Divide both sides by 40.

$40a/40=286/40\\Answer:a=143/20 \\(decimal 7.15)$