Question

solve: 5a-3/2-3a-9/8=6

Answer 1

multiply everything by 8
40a -12 -24a -9 = 48
add like terms
16a -21 = 48
16a = 69
a = 69/16

Answer 2

nicely done dumb cow, i like your way better than mine! also i like your name (better than mine). :p

Answer 3

haha thanks

Answer 4

thats doesnt really make sure to me? its suppose to come out as an even number

Answer 5

oh ok i think i misunderstood the question, use parenthesis it helps
\[\frac{5a-3}{2} - \frac{3a-9}{8} = 6\]
multiply equation by 8
leaving
\[4(5a-3) - (3a-9) = 48\]
distribute and add like terms
\[20a-3a -12 +9 = 48\]
\[17a = 51\]
\[a=3\]