Solve equation by clearing the fractions first. Show the check of your answer in original equation. − 2 a 5 + 7 10 − a 2 = 1 + a 10

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Solve equation by clearing the fractions first. Show the check of your answer in original equation.  −            2      a        5    +      7    10    −      a    2    =  1  +      a    10

Kyan Mcdonald · Accepted Answer

Given that:  −            2      a        5    +      7    10    −      a    2    =  1  +      a    10          7    10    −  1  =      a    10    +      a    2    +            2      a        5                7      −      10        10    =            2      a      +      10      a              2      a        +            2      a        5                −      3        10    =            12      a        20    +            2      a        5                −      3        10    =            60      a      +      40      a        100                −      3        10    =            100      a        100                −      3        10    =  a    a  =            −      3        10     or   a  =  −  0.3

Solve equation by clearing the fractions first. Show the check of your answer in original equation. -(2a)/5+7/(10)-a/2=1+a/(10)

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