Solve a ) 72 / a = 9 | Equatix - Math Solver

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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$72 : a = 9$$

Solve for a

$a=8$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Variable $a$ cannot be equal to $0$ since division by zero is not defined. Multiply both sides of the equation by $a$.

$$72=9a$$

Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.

$$9a=72$$

Divide both sides by $9$.

$$a=\frac{72}{9}$$

Divide $72$ by $9$ to get $8$.

$$a=8$$