Question

How do you solve a/7+5/7=2/7

Answer 1

$\frac{a}{7} + \frac{5}{7} = \frac{2}{7} \\ \frac{a + 5}{7} = \frac{2}{7} \\ 7(\frac{a + 5}{7}) = 7(\frac{2}{7})$
a + 5 = 2
a + 5 - 5 = 2 - 5
a = -3

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