Question

Please solve a-1/5=a-9/2

Answer 1

$\frac{a - 1}{5} = \frac{a - 9}{2} \\ 2a - 2 = 5a - 45 \\ 2a - 5a = - 45 + 2 \\ - 3a \: = - 43 \\ a = \frac{43}{3} = 14 \frac{1}{3}$