Question

Find the value of a in the equation 5 / a + 3 = 3 / a − 2.

Answer 1

is a+3 and a-2 are in denominator??

Answer 2

Cross multiply

Answer 3

they are in denominators

Answer 4

Cross multiply

Answer 5

yeah,,,mertsj is right....

Answer 6

im not understanding how to do it

Answer 7

\[\frac{5}{a+3}=\frac{3}{a-2}\]

Answer 8

\[5(a-2)=3(a+3)\]

Answer 9

you cross multiplt, then simplify. . .