How to solve 72 = (a * 9)/2

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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$$72=\frac{a\cdot9}{2}$$

Solve for a

$a=16$

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Multiply both sides by $2$.

$$72\times 2=a\times 9$$

Multiply $72$ and $2$ to get $144$.

$$144=a\times 9$$

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

$$a\times 9=144$$

Divide both sides by $9$.

$$a=\frac{144}{9}$$

Divide $144$ by $9$ to get $16$.

$$a=16$$

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