Question

What is the solution to the equation?
a+5 2/3=9

PLEASE HELP!!!!

Answer 1

a = -25

Step-by-step explanation: a+ 52/3 =9

multiply both sides by 3

3(a+52)/3 = 9.3

Simplify

a+52=27

Subtract 52 from both sides

a+52-52=27-52

Simplify

a= -25