If 5a =b, then a =
answer =
5(a+b)
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Ok
5a=b
5a/5 =b/5
answer = b/5
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Sorry
a= b/5
much better!
To solve for "a" in the equation 5a = b, you need to isolate "a" on one side of the equation.
First, you can divide both sides of the equation by 5 to get rid of the coefficient:
(5a)/5 = b/5
This simplifies to:
a = b/5
So, if 5a = b, then a = b/5.
How ever did you come up with that answer?
You have 5a, and you want a by itself.
How do you get rid of the 5?
Recall that 5/5 = 1