Question

Solve the equation

$\frac{5}{4} ( a - 8 ) =\frac{2}{3} \\a. 6 \frac{14}{15} \\\\b. 7 \frac{1}{15} \\\\c. 8 \frac{8}{15} \\\\d. 8 \frac{2}{3}$

Answer 1

Answer:

           C.   $\bold{a=8\frac8{15}}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac54(a-8)=\frac23$                 multiply both sides by $\frac45$

$\frac45\cdot\frac54(a-8)=\frac23\cdot\frac45$

$a-8=\frac8{15}$                      add 8 to both sides

$a=8\frac8{15}$