How to solve 08a = 3 - 0.1a

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$0.08a=3-0.1a$$

$a = \frac{50}{3} = 16\frac{2}{3} \approx 16.666666667$

Add $0.1a$ to both sides.

$$0.08a+0.1a=3$$

Combine $0.08a$ and $0.1a$ to get $0.18a$.

$$0.18a=3$$

Divide both sides by $0.18$.

$$a=\frac{3}{0.18}$$

Expand $\frac{3}{0.18}$ by multiplying both numerator and the denominator by $100$.

$$a=\frac{300}{18}$$

Reduce the fraction $\frac{300}{18}$ to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out $6$.

$$a=\frac{50}{3}$$