Question

what does a equal in the problem 7/8a = 42?

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

So is it\[\frac{7}{8}a=42\] or \[\frac{7}{8a}=42\]

Answer 3

Multiply both sides by the reciprocal which is 8/7

Answer 4

its the top equation.
\[\frac{ 7 }{ 8 }a = 42\]

Answer 5

The do as @fiedster23 said. Multiply both sides by 8/7 so that you end up with a isolated to one side.

Answer 6

*The = then :P

Answer 7

thank you both. i got 48 for what a equals. is that right?

Answer 8

Yep

Answer 9

okay thanks!!!!

Answer 10

yw