Question

How do I find the value of a in 30=5a​

Answer 1

a = 6

Explanation:

You need to try to get "a" alone.

So, since the equation shows a is being multiplied by 5, you need to divide it by 5 to get "a" alone.

Whatever you do to one side, you must do the same to the other side.

So basically, you divide both sides by 5 to find "a"

Answer 2

a = 30/5 = 6

Explanation: