Question

If (a−8)/3=(a−3)/2 , then a = ?

Answer 1

Answer:

a = -7

Step-by-step explanation:

=> $\frac{a-8}{3} = \frac{a-3}{2}$

=> 3(a) - 3(3) = 2(a) - 2(8) [On cross multiplying]

=> 3a - 9 = 2a - 16

=> 3a - 2a = -16 + 9 [On transposing]

=> a = -7