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Olin [163]
3 years ago
15

(2a-5)/6 = 5/12 what is the answer?

Mathematics
1 answer:
USPshnik [31]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

a = 15/4.

Step-by-step explanation:

(2a-5)/6 = 5/12

Cross multiply:

12(2a - 5) = 5*6

24a - 60 = 30

24a = 90

a = 90/24

a = 15/4.

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