solve the equation

13a=65
a.845
b.30
c.5
d.15

Your turn.

What do YOU think the answer is?

Hint: The equation states that 13 times some unknown number is 65.
You need to find that unknown number.

it is 845

Nope. You must be kidding.

13 * 845 does not equal 65

To solve the equation 13a = 65, we need to isolate the variable 'a'. Here's how to do it:

1. Divide both sides of the equation by 13:
(13a)/13 = 65/13

This simplifies to:
a = 5

Therefore, the solution to the equation 13a = 65 is a = 5.

So, the correct answer is c. 5.