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If (a−8)/3=(a−3)/2 , then a = ?

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Vikentia [17]3 years ago

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Answer:

The value of a is -7. You can see the solution in the picture.

Tresset [83]3 years ago

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Answer:

$\frac{(a - 8)}{3} = \frac{(a - 3)}{2} \\ 2(a - 8) = 3(a - 3) \\ 2a - 16 = 3a - 9 \\ 3a - 2a = - 7 \\ a = - 7$

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