quick question..11/a+8/2a=?

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anonymous · Answer

In the current form, no solutions exist. Maybe you wrote down wrong? http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=solve%2811%2Fa+-+8%2F2a+%3D+0%2Ca%29

anonymous · Answer

Ok, equals 7. That's better.

anonymous · Answer

no that's a qustion mark lol

anonymous · Answer

11/a - 8/2a = 7
Multiply both sides by a.
11 - 8/2 = 7a
Divide through by 7. 
11/7 - 4/7 = a
7/7 = a
1 = a
Hope this helps.

anonymous · Answer

ha thanks but that's a question mark lol

anonymous · Answer

I think seanwalsh misread your equation; he is correct if the second term on the LHS is 8/2a, but not if it is 8/(2a), which is what your drawing looks like to me.

In case it is the latter:$$\frac{11}{a}+\frac{8}{2a}=7$$now reduce the 8/2 to a 4$$\frac{11}{a}+\frac{4}{a}=7$$combine like terms$$\frac{15}{a}=7$$or$$a=\frac{15}{7}$$